CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1652922026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Bedford Specialty Care

1005 West Pearl · Bedford, IA 50833 · Taylor County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds39CMS provider file
Recent citation rows33current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-07-3112025-07-313
Cycle 22024-09-1922024-09-197
Cycle 32024-05-02112024-05-029
02 / CITATION DETAIL

33 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-07-31 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-15
2025-07-31 · FIREK0222Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-30
2025-07-31 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-05
2025-07-31 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-07
2024-09-19 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-02
2024-09-19 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-02
2024-09-19 · FIREK0291Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-02
2024-09-19 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-02
2024-09-19 · FIREK0355Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-03
2024-09-19 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-02
2024-09-19 · FIREK0741Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-21
2024-09-19 · FIREK0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-28
2024-09-19 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-02
2024-05-02 · HEALTHF0623Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-17
2024-05-02 · HEALTHF0625Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-17
2024-05-02 · HEALTHF0637Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-17
2024-05-02 · HEALTHF0727Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-17
2024-05-02 · HEALTHF0836Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-17
2024-05-02 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-17
2024-05-02 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-14
2024-05-02 · FIREK0346Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-06
2024-05-02 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-14
2024-05-02 · FIREK0354Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-14
2024-05-02 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-16
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • CARE INITIATIVESOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 10/01/2009
  • COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2025
  • BEAL, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2020
  • BOWEN, LANEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • CAROTHERS, MARY JANEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • CHILDS, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2023
  • CORLESS, PETERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • KREIN, KEITHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • RUST, ELIZABETHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • STURM, DENISEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • UPMEYER, LINDAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • BEAL, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2020
  • DIXON, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2016
  • DRAKE, EMILYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/04/2023
  • GILYARD, TANYAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/23/2025
  • KUHN, JERAMYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/25/2008
  • MCDYER, JESSICAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/22/2023
  • BOEVE, DESTINYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.72per resident day
RN hours0.41per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.55per resident day
Staff turnover27.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Iowa ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.