Skilled nursing · Bedford, NH

Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

480 DONALD STREET, Bedford, NH 03110

2 / 5CMS 102 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 16 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New Hampshire state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 6.0 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.6 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 44 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

0.6

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

44%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

6.0%

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★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.6

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.0

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

44%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

41%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

6.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

16.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.2%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconSFF CandidateInspection current$16,153 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID305086

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds102

Avg residents94

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF Candidate). This designation is given to nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems. Only the worst performers in the country receive this designation.
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 Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $16,153 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center appears in the record section above.

Does Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center use antipsychotic medications?

6.0 percent of long-stay residents at Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 16.8 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 Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 16 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 Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 480 DONALD STREET, Bedford, NH 03110. Phone: (603) 627-4147. 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 Nursing & Rehabilitation Center a special focus facility?

Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center carries special focus status (SFF Candidate) on the federal program that identifies facilities with persistent quality problems.

What does F-689 mean on Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 Nursing & Rehabilitation Center compare to other Bedford skilled nursing facilities?

Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 16. 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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