Core of Bedford
514 E 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421 · Lawrence County · 37 certified beds · avg 33 residents/day · certified since Sep 1, 1991
Part of chain: MAJOR HOSPITAL (6 facilities, chain avg rating 2.6★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Oct 24, 2025 · F-0693 · triggered by a complaint
The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Why it matters: Unnecessary or poorly managed feeding tubes can cause serious complications like lung infections and take away the ability to eat normally.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Nov 7, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (13)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). |
| Mar 19, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility had resident rooms smaller than required — at least 80 square feet per person in shared rooms and 100 square feet in single rooms. |
| Oct 24, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · from a complaint |
| Mar 6, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint |
| Mar 6, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint |
| Feb 20, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility had resident rooms smaller than required — at least 80 square feet per person in shared rooms and 100 square feet in single rooms. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility had resident rooms smaller than required — at least 80 square feet per person in shared rooms and 100 square feet in single rooms. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 3).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.08 | 3.42 | 3.95 | bottom 33% in Indiana; bottom 16% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.41 | 0.62 | 0.69 | bottom 20% in Indiana; bottom 23% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.83 | 3.01 | 3.50 | bottom 47% in Indiana; bottom 22% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.33 | 0.47 | 0.48 | bottom 29% in Indiana; bottom 38% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 54.8 | 45.9 | 45.8 | bottom 24% in Indiana; bottom 25% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 0.0 | 40.4 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.75, RN 0.36, weekend 2.53. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Who owns this facility
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Management Services LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2020 |
| Brazzell, Charles | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/2002 |
| Brazzell, Charles | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/2002 |
| Claxton, Ryan | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Claxton, Ryan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Claxton, Ryan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2025 |
| Core and Associates LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Core of Bedford INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Core of Bedford INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/03/2025 |
| First Harrison Bank | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| Horton, Frances | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/06/2025 |
| HSC Medical Billing & Consulting LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| Jordan, Susan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/2015 |
| Jordan, Susan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/2015 |
| Neese, Kevin | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/04/2024 |
| Neese, Kevin | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/04/2024 |
| Rd Dining | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Wheeler, Whitney | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/28/2023 |
| Wheeler, Whitney | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/28/2023 |
| Williams Bros Health Care Pharmacy INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2008 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
- "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "Can I see the actual room my family member would live in before we decide?"
- "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Care of Bedford | 1.9 mi | Bedford, IN | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 2.1 mi | Bedford, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Stonebridge Health Campus | 2.7 mi | Bedford, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| White River Lodge | 3.2 mi | Bedford, IN | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Mitchell Manor | 10.3 mi | Mitchell, IN | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Bloomington Care Center | 17.6 mi | Bloomington, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Hearthstone Health Campus | 18.8 mi | Bloomington, IN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Aperion Care Monroe | 19.0 mi | Bloomington, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155388.