Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Bedford Hills Center
4 of 5 overall from CMS
30 Colby Court, Bedford, NH 03110
At a glance
- Overall rating 4 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.40 hours Below the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 27.4% Below the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 8 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $16,452 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 93.9% of 147 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Bedford Hills Center is a 147-bed nursing home in Bedford, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.40 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New Hampshire average of 3.90. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $16,452 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 147
- Residents per day (average)
- 138.1
- Certified since
- 1996 (30 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of 603 Healthcare (7 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Bedford Hills Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $16,452 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.74 hours per resident per day; the New Hampshire average is 0.78. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 4 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 4 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.3
- Quality measures 3 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.2
The vertical line marks the New Hampshire average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.40 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 1.74 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.92 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.74 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 3.09 h New Hampshire average 3.47
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the New Hampshire average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover27.4%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover26.1%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on May 22, 2024: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 3 | 5 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (8)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Past Non-Compliance (Sep 9, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 28, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 16, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 21, 2024)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Past Non-Compliance (Apr 2, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 26, 2023)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | Fine | $16,452 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 0.6 fines and $8,016 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New Hampshire
- Size11 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- Chain603 Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating3.6 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Hillsborough County21
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Bedford Hills Center?
Bedford Hills Center has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Bedford Hills Center have?
Bedford Hills Center has 147 certified beds. It averages 138.1 residents per day, about 93.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Bedford Hills Center?
The home reports 3.40 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.74 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Bedford Hills Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $16,452 in the past three years.
Does Bedford Hills Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Ridgewood Center, Genesis HealthCare 150beds 73.2%in use 3.27nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 102beds 92.4%in use 2.93nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Maple Leaf Health Care Center 114beds 93.7%in use 2.91nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Hillsborough County
Who to call in New Hampshire
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New Hampshire.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-442-5640 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Health Facilities Administration, Health Facility Certification Unit 603-271-9049 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
New Hampshire staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 305060. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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