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Bedford Specialty Care
1005 Pearl St, Bedford, IA 50833
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Bedford Specialty Care Description
Bedford Specialty Care is a community that offers independent living, nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 17.1 miles outside the small town of Clarinda, Iowa and is part of the Care Initiatives network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10. You can explore reviews in depth here.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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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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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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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 awayNone Found
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Banks
Bank Iowa
17.0 miles awayBank Midwest
23.4 miles awayNodaway Valley Bank
23.5 miles awayHospitals
Clarinda Regional Health Center
17.0 miles awayCHI Health Mercy Corning
22.1 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
16.8 miles awayHy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
22.1 miles awayNone Found
Parks
Taylor County Court Yard
0.2 miles awayBibbins Park
0.6 miles awayLake of Three Fires State Park
3.0 miles awaySimmons Tract Park
4.7 miles awayWindmill Lake County Park
6.6 miles awayNone Found
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Restaurants
Pizza Hut
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