All citations for Core of Bedford
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
March 19, 2026
Showing 1 to 25 of 37 citations
Harm to a resident
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish methods for sharing information.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2024).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.