The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BETHEL HOME
MONTEZUMA, KS · Medicare-certified · 56 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
BETHEL HOME (MONTEZUMA, KS) has a 5 out of 5 star overall rating, with 5-star staffing and 4-star health inspection and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 4.58 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5824 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5824.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 3.35
- Weekend nursing
- 4.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.1%10%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.7%8.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.3%3.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14%16.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.4%9.5%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.4%25%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%3.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.3%15%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.1%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—85.7%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited February 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited February 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Occupancy
- 53.9 residents on an average day (96% of 56 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 13 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.