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).
#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.
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).
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/
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.