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HomeIowaBedford Specialty Care

Bedford Specialty Care

1005 West Pearl, Bedford, IA 508337125232161WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(6 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
39
certified

How Bedford Specialty Care Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.72 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.41 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
27.6%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.41 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.
Staff turnover is 27.6%, lower than the Iowa average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Jul 31, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Taylor County 65+
1,334
22.5% of county
County Population
5,916
Taylor County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Bedford Specialty Care is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bedford, Iowa with 39 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
39
Avg Residents/Day
29.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Taylor
Last Inspection
Jul 31, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
10.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0836Potential for Harm

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.34 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.72 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.55 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.6%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 1, 2009
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2025
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KREIN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
RUST, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
STURM, DENISECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
UPMEYER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
DRAKE, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 23, 2025
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
BOEVE, DESTINYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
GIJIMA, DESIREOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RINNER, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 15, 2025
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 28, 2025
GIJIMA, DESIREADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RINNER, MEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 2, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Bedford Specialty Care and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Bedford Specialty Care
Bedford, IACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lenox Care Center
Lenox, IA17.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Azria Health Clarinda
Clarinda, IA17.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $16,448
Good Samaritan - Villisca
Villisca, IA22.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Corning Specialty Care
Corning, IA22.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Clearview Home
Mount Ayr, IA25.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mount Ayr Health Care Center
Mount Ayr, IA26.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bedford Specialty Care
Bedford, IA · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Lenox Care Center
Lenox, IA
17.2 mi3/52/55/5None recorded
Azria Health Clarinda
Clarinda, IA
17.3 mi2/53/52/5$16,448
Good Samaritan - Villisca
Villisca, IA
22.6 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Corning Specialty Care
Corning, IA
22.6 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Clearview Home
Mount Ayr, IA
25.6 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Mount Ayr Health Care Center
Mount Ayr, IA
26.1 mi4/53/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bedford Specialty Care?▾
Bedford Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Bedford Specialty Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Bedford Specialty Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bedford Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Bedford Specialty Care had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 31, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Bedford Specialty Care?▾
Bedford Specialty Care provides 3.72 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, 0.96 LPN hours, and 2.34 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.6%.
How many beds does Bedford Specialty Care have?▾
Bedford Specialty Care has 39 certified beds with an average of 29.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 75% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Bedford Specialty Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Bedford Specialty Care?▾
On Google Maps, Bedford Specialty Care has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 6 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Care Initiatives

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