New Bethany Skilled Nursing
Nursing Home · Los Banos, CA
CMS certification number555758
Contact & location
1441 Berkeley DRLos Banos, CA 93635
Merced County
- Phone
- (209) 827-8949
- ZIP code
- 93635 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 35
- Residents per day
- 28.9 (83% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- New Bethany
- Medicare certified since
- June 15, 2000
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.45 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.48 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.06 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.91 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.88 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 22.2 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 5, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 16.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 29 health · 12 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-16 |
| 2025-09-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2024-10-07 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-02 |
| 2024-10-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-02 |
| 2024-08-28 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-08 |
| 2024-08-28 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-08 |
| 2024-06-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-08 |
| 2024-06-21 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-08 |
| 2024-06-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-08 |
| 2022-09-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-06 |
| 2022-09-23 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-06 |
| 2022-09-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-20 |
| 2022-09-23 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-06 |
| 2022-09-23 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-06 |
| 2022-09-23 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-20 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Fonesca, Lucinda (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Fonseca, Julia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moises, Acacia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| D'cruz, Astrida (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fonesca, Lucinda (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Petrovich, Helen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fonesca, Lucinda (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of New Bethany Skilled Nursing?
New Bethany Skilled Nursing has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does New Bethany Skilled Nursing have?
It has 35 certified beds and cares for about 29 residents per day.
Has New Bethany Skilled Nursing been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of New Bethany Skilled Nursing?
(209) 827-8949. The facility is located at 1441 Berkeley DR, Los Banos, CA 93635.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.