All citations for The Laurels 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

November 14, 2025

Showing 26 to 50 of 60 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

  4. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 24, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0559, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0622, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 13, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2023).

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.