Matthew Butler
Jan 2026
Because of all nurses are polite and everything they do for my father.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Year opened
- 1985
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 72
- Inspections
- View history (68 citations)
- Location
- Minutes from UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital
- Staffing rating
- CMS Four-Star rating for staffing
- Therapy services
- On-site physical, occupational, speech, respiratory therapy
- Nursing coverage
- Licensed nurses on-site 24/7
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Bedford Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehab facility near UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, and most reviewers describe a warm, attentive staff that cares closely for residents including those recovering from surgery or living with dementia. A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, missing belongings, and slow response to call lights.
The Good
- Staff repeatedly described as kind and caring
- Families feel informed with regular updates
- Physicians and administrators personally check in on residents
- Facility and residents described as clean and neat
- Strong rehab support after surgery or illness
- CMS Four-Star staffing rating
The Bad
- One report of a resident being ignored and call light unanswered over an hour
- One report of residents' belongings disappearing
- One reviewer said residents were left cold/freezing
- One reviewer requested a locked memory care wing, suggesting none exists
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Bedford Post Acute is a senior living community in Bedford, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 27 reviews.
About Bedford Post Acute
Bedford Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the borough of Bedford, Pennsylvania, just minutes from UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. The community offers around-the-clock customized healthcare and daily living assistance within a modern facility that features spacious private and semi-private rooms.
Care is delivered by licensed nurses available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a patient-centered approach that includes compassionate caregiving after surgery, illness, or injury, guided by a physician's customized care plan. The facility has been recognized by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) as a Four-Star rated facility for Staffing.
Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies delivered in an expansive, state-of-the-art rehab gym under the guidance of licensed experts, helping patients build strength, skills, and confidence toward a successful recovery and return home. The team also assists patients and families in preparing for life after discharge or arranging outside services.
Residents can enjoy an engaging daily schedule that allows them to be as active and social as they choose, along with beautiful courtyards and a lobby where patients and family members can visit and relax. The facility aims to create a warm, home-like environment through its variety of amenities and activities.
Bedford Post Acute accepts private pay, all PPOs, Medicare, and a wide range of HMOs, with staff available to help families understand their insurance plan benefits.
Types of Care at Bedford Post Acute
Assisted LivingHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Private Rooms
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Professional Chef
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Fitness Center
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Medical Staff
- Outdoor Patio
- Security
- Transportation Services
- Walking Paths
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Bedford Post Acute
4.5overall · 27 ratings combined
4.5★ on Google (27)
Kim Rodgers
Jan 2026
Bedford Post Acute is a wonderful place. My father goes there once a month for a few days. The staff is amazing. He has dementia and they all are so caring towards him. He enjoys his time there. It gives me comfort and peace knowing he is in such a good place and will be looked after well.
Sarah Elmy
Dec 2025
My grandma is a resident at this facility. My grandpa was also there. The care that he received and that my grandma receives is wonderful. I couldn't ask for any better care. The staff are amazing and so kind to her.
Lisa LaPlaca
Oct 2024
I came to your facility as a vendor. Honestly your team was more than welcoming and the person who met with me showed me around and gave detailed information,that pertained to my job and I felt as though I've been a part of the team for a long time . Not left to flounder and unsure of what to do. I want to thank Ashley she was awesome and really cares about the resident ,as well as all the needs and overall safety of them as of each one was personally related to her . Thank you Lisa
Donald Burket
Sep 2024
My wife was transferred here today after a week stay at UPMC Altoona . All of the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Government Inspection History
9 inspection visits in the last three years, 68 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Nov 12, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 12, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 30, 2025
Jul 2, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2025
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 5, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 5, 2025
Apr 7, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 8, 2025
Aug 1, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard21 citations
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 16, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 21, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 16, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 21, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2024
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 16, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 22, 2024
Aug 17, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard24 citations
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Meet other general requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2023
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 20, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023
Jul 24, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 31, 2023
Jul 6, 2023Health Complaint6 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2023
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Bedford Post Acute offer?
Bedford Post Acute offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Bedford Post Acute located?
Bedford Post Acute is located at 136 Donahoe Manor Rd in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
What do families say about Bedford Post Acute?
Bedford Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehab facility near UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital, and most reviewers describe a warm, attentive staff that cares closely for residents including those recovering from surgery or living with dementia. A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, missing belongings, and slow response to call lights.
How did Bedford Post Acute do on recent health and safety inspections?
Bedford Post Acute had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 68 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Bedford Post Acute?
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