BEDFORD CO NURSING HOME – BEDFORD, VA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Bedford Co Nursing Home

1229 COUNTY FARM ROAD, Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7658
90 beds
All Bedford facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
2.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
65.2
Score /100
#10273
National Rank

#10273
of 14703 facilities
National
30.1% position
#206
of 289 in VA
State Rank
#2
of 2 in Bedford
County Rank
#2
of 2 in Bedford
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 24523
ZIP Rank






About Bedford Co Nursing HomeBedford Co Nursing Home is located at 1229 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA, reachable at (540) 586-7658. This Government – County facility operates 90.0 certified beds and serves an average of 82 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1975-01-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Bedford Co Nursing Home

Address

1229 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA 24523

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 90 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Government – County
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
65.2
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#10273 of 14703 nationally – #206 of 289 in Virginia

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Bedford Co Nursing Home is a strong choice for families in the Bedford, VA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBedford Co Nursing Home currently provides 3 hours 42 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 47.3% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 42 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 19 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours54 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 18 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours10 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryBedford Co Nursing Home has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 5 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 21.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#10,273
of 14,703
National
Bottom 30%
#206
of 289
VA State
Bottom 29% in VA
#2
of 2
️ Bedford County
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
️ Bedford
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
ZIP 24523
#2 of 2

Nationally, Bedford Co Nursing Home ranks 10273rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within VA, it ranks 206th out of 289 nursing homes. In Bedford, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,193 nationally and RN hours rank #9,035 nationally (#159 in VA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank VA State Rank Note
2022 4.06 #4,003 / 14,703 #60 / 289 Above average
2023 3.62 #6,791 / 14,703 #91 / 289 Above average
2024 3.90 #4,878 / 14,703 #72 / 289 Above average
2025 3.53 #8,541 / 14,703 #115 / 289 Below average
2026 3.70 #7,193 / 14,703 #97 / 289 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank VA State Rank Note
2022 0.44 #9,942 / 14,703 #155 / 289 Below average
2023 0.38 #10,678 / 14,703 #195 / 289 Below average
2024 0.48 #8,634 / 14,703 #137 / 289 Below average
2025 0.39 #10,838 / 14,703 #203 / 289 Below average
2026 0.49 #9,035 / 14,703 #159 / 289 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Bedford Co Nursing Home is certified as a Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1975-01-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (540) 586-7658 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Bedford Co Nursing Home holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 65.2/100, placing it #10273 of 14703 facilities nationally and #206 of 289 in Virginia. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Bedford Co Nursing Home receives a reported average of 3 hours 42 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 29 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 54 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 19 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 18 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 47.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Bedford Co Nursing Home has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 5 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 21.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Bedford Co Nursing Home ranks 10273rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 65.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within VA, it ranks 206th out of 289 nursing homes. In Bedford, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,193 nationally and RN hours rank #9,035 nationally (#159 in VA). Our composite quality score of 65.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Bedford, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/virginia/bedford/

Contact and Location

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1229 COUNTY FARM ROAD, Bedford, VA 24523
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 90
Average Residents / Day 82 (92% occupancy)
Ownership Type Government – County
Provider Type Medicaid
County Bedford County, VA
City Bedford, VA
ZIP Code 24523
Approved Since January 1, 1975
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 49E004
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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