Core of Bedford
Nursing Home · Bedford, IN
CMS certification number155388
Contact & location
514 E 16Th STBedford, IN 47421
Lawrence County
- Phone
- (812) 279-2001
- ZIP code
- 47421 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 37
- Residents per day
- 33.0 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Major Hospital
- Chain
- Major Hospital (6 facilities, avg 2.6★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 1991
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.75 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.36 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.67 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.71 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.53 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.8 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 19, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 24 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-03-19 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
No revisit needed |
| 2025-10-24 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-11-07 |
| 2025-03-06 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-03-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-20 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-20 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-04-26 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-14 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Management Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brazzell, Charles (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Claxton, Ryan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Core and Associates LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Core of Bedford INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| First Harrison Bank (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| HSC Medical Billing & Consulting LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jordan, Susan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neese, Kevin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| RD Dining (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wheeler, Whitney (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Williams Bros Health Care Pharmacy INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Claxton, Ryan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wheeler, Whitney (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Horton, Frances (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brazzell, Charles (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Claxton, Ryan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Core of Bedford INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jordan, Susan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neese, Kevin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Core of Bedford?
Core of Bedford has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.
How many beds does Core of Bedford have?
It has 37 certified beds and cares for about 33 residents per day.
Has Core of Bedford been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Core of Bedford?
It is part of Major Hospital and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Core of Bedford?
(812) 279-2001. The facility is located at 514 E 16Th ST, Bedford, IN 47421.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.