Skilled nursing · Bedford, NH

Bedford Hills Center

30 COLBY COURT, Bedford, NH 03110

4 / 5CMS 147 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Bedford Hills Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 49 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New Hampshire state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 25.8 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.71 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 30 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Hampshire DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.71

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

30%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

25.8%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + New Hampshire state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.71

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.37

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

30%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

32%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

25.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

28.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

5.3%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$16,452 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID305060

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds147

Avg residents133

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 26% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 28%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Hampshire DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Bedford Hills Center?

Bedford Hills Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Bedford Hills Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $16,452 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Bedford Hills Center appears in the record section above.

Does Bedford Hills Center use antipsychotic medications?

25.8 percent of long-stay residents at Bedford Hills Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 28.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Bedford Hills Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Bedford Hills Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 49 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and New Hampshire state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Bedford Hills Center?

Bedford Hills Center is located at 30 COLBY COURT, Bedford, NH 03110. Phone: (603) 625-6462. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Bedford Hills Center a special focus facility?

Bedford Hills Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $16,452 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Bedford Hills Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Bedford Hills Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Bedford Hills Center compare to other Bedford skilled nursing facilities?

Bedford Hills Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 49. The full Bedford directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Bedford directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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