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.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 19, 2026

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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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0033, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0034, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0300, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0912, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
No follow-up visit needed.
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.