Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · Nursing home
Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
480 Donald Street, Bedford, NH 03110
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 2.93 hours Below the state average of 3.90
- Nursing staff who left in a year 39.5% Below the state average of 44.1%
- Health citations in 3 years 15 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $16,153 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 92.4% of 102 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 Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 102-bed nursing home in Bedford, New Hampshire (Hillsborough County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 2.93 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New Hampshire average of 3.90. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $16,153 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 102
- Residents per day (average)
- 94.2
- Certified since
- 1997 (29 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate
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. Flags are shown as published by CMS; see Medicare.gov Care Compare for their definitions.
Questions to ask Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as "SFF Candidate" in its Special Focus Facility program. What is the improvement plan, and what has changed so far?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $16,153 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- The latest standard inspection (Dec 17, 2025) cited 6 health deficiencies; the New Hampshire average is 3.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.1
- Health inspections 1 of 5 New Hampshire average 2.9
- Staffing 2 of 5 New Hampshire average 3.3
- Quality measures 4 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 2.93 h New Hampshire average 3.90
- Nurse aides 1.58 h New Hampshire average 2.34
- Licensed practical nurses 0.75 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.59 h New Hampshire average 0.78
- All staff, weekends 2.65 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 turnover39.5%
- New Hampshire average44.1%
- Registered nurse turnover33.3%
- New Hampshire average40.9%
- Administrators who left1
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 1 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Dec 17, 2025: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 6 | 3 |
New Hampshire homes averaged 3.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (15)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2026)
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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 (Jan 2, 2026)
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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 (Jan 2, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 7, 2026)
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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 (Oct 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 4, 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 (Dec 20, 2023)
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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 (Jan 10, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint inspection · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Fine | $16,153 |
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
- Size31 of 73 by certified beds
- New Hampshire average residents per day81.3
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Hillsborough County21
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 102 certified beds. It averages 94.2 residents per day, about 92.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 2.93 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.59 hours from registered nurses. The New Hampshire average is 3.90 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.
Has Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $16,153 in the past three years.
Does Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation 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
- 4 of 5 Bedford Hills Center 147beds 93.9%in use 3.40nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Ridgewood Center, Genesis HealthCare 150beds 73.2%in use 3.27nurse 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 305086. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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