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Bedford Specialty Care

1005 Pearl St, Bedford, IA 50833

Independent Living Nursing Home Hospice Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(712) 523-2161

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,625
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,566
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,616

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,497
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Bedford Specialty Care Description

    Bedford Specialty Care is an inspiration for the concept of “home is where the heart is”. Located in a residential neighborhood of a quaint southwestern Iowa town, our nonprofit skilled nursing facility provides thoughtful, loving healthcare for the area’s older residents. Bedford Specialty Care was listed as Best Nursing Home by US News & World Report for 2018-19.

    With private and semi-private bedrooms, we are able to provide a broad continuum of care. Some patients may require only a few weeks of our professional care while they recover from illness or injury. Our professional therapists are on-site daily to help in reaching goals of building strength, balance, flexibility and confidence.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.5
    Bedford Specialty Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 4 reviews across the web

    Employee Reviews

    6.2
    Care Initiatives
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 265 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



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    Health

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Accelerated Care Plus Therapy Equipment

    Care Initiatives Hospice

    Discharge Planning / Home Visits

    Individualized Care Plans

    Intravenous (IV) Therapy


    Services

    Grooming

    Bathing

    Dressing

    Nursing Staff

    Caregiver


    Activities

    Planned Activities

    Pastoral Services

    Activity Programming

    Outings

    Card Games


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Shop/Barber Shop

    Spa

    Religious Services

    Social Services

    Strength Training

    Laundry Service


    Room Amenities

    Homelike Setting


    Dining

    Select/Choice Menus

    Special Dietary Accommodations

    Nutritious Meals



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 1, 1996
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 39
    Total current residents: 30
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $1625


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-14 2022-12-16 D Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-21 D Services Deficiencies Have an externally vented heating system.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-15 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-15 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-15 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-15 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2021-08-16 2021-09-02 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2021-08-16 2021-08-17 D Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2021-08-16 2021-08-26 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-08-16 2021-08-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-08-16 2021-08-17 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-08-16 2021-09-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2021-08-16 2021-08-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2021-08-16 2021-08-24 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-08-16 2021-08-20 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-08-02 2019-08-02 E Egress Deficiencies Install proper backup exit lighting.
    2019-08-02 2019-08-02 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-08 2023-01-08 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2022-12-08 2023-01-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-08-12 2021-09-01 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
    2021-08-12 2021-09-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-08-01 2019-08-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-08-09 $650
    2021-08-16 $975

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Clarinda which is 17.1 miles away and has a population of 5,418 (very small town).
    • The average income is $53,318, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 25
      • Average Temperature: 53.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 121 days of rain, 39 days of snow and 204 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.6 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.83 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    16.8 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Bank Iowa
    17.0 miles away
    Bank Midwest
    23.4 miles away
    Nodaway Valley Bank
    23.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Clarinda Regional Health Center
    17.0 miles away
    CHI Health Mercy Corning
    22.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    16.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
    22.1 miles away

    None Found

    Parks

    Taylor County Court Yard
    0.2 miles away
    Bibbins Park
    0.6 miles away
    Lake of Three Fires State Park
    3.0 miles away
    Simmons Tract Park
    4.7 miles away
    Windmill Lake County Park
    6.6 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

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    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    16.8 miles away
    Grey's Truck Stop
    20.9 miles away

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