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Bedford Specialty Care

1005 West Pearl

5(6 ratings)

Part of Care Initiatives · 43 communities · 3.6★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
39
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
39
Ownership
Part of Care Initiatives, Iowa's nonprofit provider network
Care options
Offers both short-term and long-term stays
Staff stability
Reviewers note low staff turnover

What Families Think

Families describe Bedford Specialty Care as a small, close-knit skilled nursing and long-term care community where staff know residents well and turnover is low. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness of the facility and the compassion shown by nurses, aides, and support staff alike. The tone across reviews is uniformly positive, with several describing the setting as home-like and family-like.

The Good

  • Reviewers call care 'outstanding' and highly attentive
  • Facility described as very clean
  • Home-like, cozy atmosphere noted by multiple reviewers
  • Long-term, dedicated staff with low turnover
  • Perfect 5-star Google rating across all reviews

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Bedford Specialty Care is a senior living community in Bedford, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

About Bedford Specialty Care

Bedford Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Bedford, Iowa, licensed to provide care to up to 39 residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The community serves residents from Taylor County and surrounding areas with compassionate, individualized care.

The community offers both short-term and long-term care options, including rehabilitation therapy services with state-of-the-art approaches tailored to individual needs. Long-term care is available for individuals experiencing chronic diseases or debilitating medical conditions such as Alzheimer's and heart disease.

Bedford Specialty Care is committed to providing residents with an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, social and educational activities, and services that promote physical health, provide mental stimulation, and increase engagement. The facility operates with more than 50 dedicated team members who work to create a home-like setting where residents can thrive.

Part of Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest nonprofit provider of skilled nursing care, the community benefits from the organization's extensive experience and resources across the Midwest.

Types of Care at Bedford Specialty Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Bedford Specialty Care

5overall · 6 ratings combined

5★ on Google (6)

Karlie Ellis

Sep 2025

via Google

*Posted on behalf of my mother, Brenda Emery.* OUTSTANDING! That's how I would describe Bedford Specialty Care, in Bedford, IA. Accepting the fact that a loved one needs care you are no longer able to provide is heartbreaking; finding the perfect place for them to receive such care is beyond tough. Thankfully, a good friend referred us to Bedford Specialty Care when we were faced with these decisions for my mother. I was drawn to so many aspects of this facility (size, low staff turnover, activities, etc.), but the most important being the quality of care that residents receive -- this was evident the minute I walked through the door for the first time. They care! And what's so impressive is the genuine compassion for each resident that is extended from every department...I'm talking administrators and therapists, to nurses and aids, to cooks and dietitians, to custodians and laundry attendants. That's a gift! My mother passed away one month ago, and we miss her dearly. As I reflect on her time at Bedford Specialty Care, I am so grateful she spent 8 months there, and I also realize just how much I miss the staff and residents, as well...they were family. - Brenda

Daniel Carruthers

Feb 2025

via Google

great place, great staff with good caring people!

C Johnson

Apr 2024

via Google

I am very impressed with the care my dad is receiving here. Such attentive and caring staff, and the facility is so clean. Highly recommend this facility!

Robin Wilmarth

Sep 2022

via Google

So many familiar faces with many years in LTC. Great place to have a loved one. Staff are super helpful and the place is very home like. Love the atmosphere

Julie Simons

Sep 2022

via Google

Long term dedicated staff! Facility is home like and atmosphere is cozy. Go team Bedford!

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 33 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jul 31, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2025

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 7, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 30, 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 15, 2025

Sep 19, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 2, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 2, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 2, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 2, 2024

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 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 Oct 2, 2024

May 2, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 6, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2024

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 17, 2024

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2024

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2024

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2024

  • 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 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 May 17, 2024

Mar 14, 2024Health Complaint5 citations
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2024

  • 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 Apr 2, 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 Apr 2, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2024

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 Specialty Care offer?

Bedford Specialty Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Bedford Specialty Care located?

Bedford Specialty Care is located at 1005 West Pearl in Bedford, Iowa.

What do families say about Bedford Specialty Care?

Families describe Bedford Specialty Care as a small, close-knit skilled nursing and long-term care community where staff know residents well and turnover is low. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness of the facility and the compassion shown by nurses, aides, and support staff alike. The tone across reviews is uniformly positive, with several describing the setting as home-like and family-like.

How did Bedford Specialty Care do on recent health and safety inspections?

Bedford Specialty Care had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 33 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.

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