BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER in North Newton, KS has a 5 out of 5 star overall rating, with 5-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 4.91 hours per resident day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: December 18, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.9076.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.04
Licensed practical nurses
0.46
Nurse aides
3.41
Weekend nursing
4.23
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20%18.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.2%3.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.6%1.9%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.6%1.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.8%7.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.4%17.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
27.4%23.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.4%17.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.8%24.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.6%11.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.1%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75%96.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
60.3 residents on an average day (93% of 65 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.