Bethel Lutheran Home

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 3.2

Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 2.8

Staffing★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 3.3

Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 4.1

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing: 3.81 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 0.24 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.97 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 2.59 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.51 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 52.5 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 80.0 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: December 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 12.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 2
Citations on record (3 years): 41 health · 28 fire safety

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2025-12-05	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-12-05	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 2025-12-26
2025-12-05	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-12-05	Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-12-05	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-12-05	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-12-05	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-12-05	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 2025-12-26
2025-12-05	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-12-05	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies	B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-08-22	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-15
2025-08-22	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-09-15
2024-11-15	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-06
2024-11-15	Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. F0940 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-06
2024-11-15	Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. F0942 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-12-06
2024-10-28	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 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	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 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	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 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	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 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-10-28	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies	C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2024-11-22
2023-12-01	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21
2023-12-01	Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies	C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm	Corrected 2024-01-21

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
Hertzog, Bonny (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jacobsen, Laurel (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Safreno, Daniel (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Schauland, Donna (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Steck, Edward (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wadewitz, Betty (individual)	Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Benner, Philip (individual)	Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Patteson, Shikha (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Bethel Lutheran Home?

Bethel Lutheran Home has a 3-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 Bethel Lutheran Home have?

It has 59 certified beds and cares for about 57 residents per day.

Has Bethel Lutheran Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Bethel Lutheran Home?

(559) 896-4900. The facility is located at 2280 Dockery Avenue, Selma, CA 93662.

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