What is Bethel Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?

CMS rates Bethel Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).

How many deficiencies did Bethel Health Care Center get at its last inspection?

2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 18, 2024. The Kansas average is 9.5.

Has Bethel Health Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines in the last three years.

Does Bethel Health Care Center accept Medicaid?

It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.

Who owns Bethel Health Care Center?

CMS lists 17 owners and managers. Legal business name: KIDRON BETHEL RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC..

Bethel Health Care Center, North Newton KS: Inspections

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on December 18, 2024, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Kansas average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).

None of its 5 health citations since June 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.91 hours per resident per day, against 4.07 across Kansas and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.04 of those hours.

31.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Kansas average 48.1%).

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

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Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.

Severity

Isolated

Pattern

Widespread

Immediate jeopardy

Actual harm

Potential for more than minimal harm

Potential for minimal harm

December 18, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations

F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2025

Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 57 residents. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store food in a safe, sanitary manner to prevent contamination or spoilage in the main food preparation kitchen and the storage building with the walk-in refrigeration units. This placed the 57 residents of the facility at risk for food-borne illness.
F

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

F838 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 1, 2025

Inspectors wroteThe facility identified a census of 57 residents. The sample included 15 residents. Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to conduct a thorough facility-wide assessment to determine the resources necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and non-routine situations that impact staffing and resident care. This failure placed all 57 residents residing in the facility at risk for impaired care. Findings Included: - An inspection of the Facility Assessment 2024 dated July 2024 provided by the facility on 12/16/24 revealed the following: The assessment identified the faciliy had 65 dually certified beds, with an average census of 57. The assessment included a staff compentnenceis tab which listed the skill sets for all depratments. [...]

January 23, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations

D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2023

Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 58 residents. The sample included 16 residents with, one reviewed for dignity. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to promote care in a manner to maintain and enhance dignity and respect for one sampled resident, Resident (R) 38, who required assistance with meals. This placed the resident at risk for impaired dignity and decreased psychosocial well-being.
D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2023

Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 58 residents. The sample included 16 residents, with five reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL). Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide one sampled resident, Resident (R) 38 with the necessary level of assistance for eating. This placed the resident at risk for weight loss.
D

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.

F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2023

Inspectors wroteThe facility had a census of 58 residents. The sample included 16 residents, with five reviewed for unnecessary medications. Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an appropriate indication for Resident (R) 47's antipsychotic (a medication used to treat any major mental disorder characterized by a gross impairment in reality testing) medication, Seroquel. This placed the resident at risk for adverse side effects related to antipsychotic use.

June 14, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations

Fire safety inspections

23 fire safety citations on file: 4 on December 18, 2024, 7 on January 23, 2023, 12 on June 14, 2021.

Every fire safety citation23 citations

F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

K 345 · December 18, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

K 321 · December 18, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

K 353 · December 18, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
E
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

K 511 · December 18, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

K 222 · January 23, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

K 321 · January 23, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

K 345 · January 23, 2023 · Waiver
F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

K 353 · January 23, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

K 363 · January 23, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

K 511 · January 23, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

K 918 · January 23, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

E 26 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Implement emergency and standby power systems.

E 41 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

K 325 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

K 345 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

K 352 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

K 353 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

K 372 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

K 374 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

K 511 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

K 918 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
F
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

K 920 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

K 363 · June 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

Measure	This home	Kansas	United States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)	4.91	4.07	3.86
Registered nurses	1.04	0.71	0.69
All nursing staff on weekends	4.23	3.60	3.42
Nurse aides	3.41
Licensed practical nurses	0.46
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)	31.3%	48.1%	45.8%
Registered nurse turnover	30.0%	42.0%	42.9%
Administrators who left	0

CMS expects 3.56 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.18 on weekdays and 4.23 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.10 in April to June 2025 to 4.91 in January to March 2026.

Quarter	All nursing staff	Registered nurses	Weekdays	Weekends	Contract staff share	Days with no RN hours	Residents a day
Jan to Mar 2026	4.91	1.04	5.18	4.23	0.0%	0 of 90	60
Oct to Dec 2025	5.05	1.03	5.33	4.35	0.0%	0 of 92	59
Jul to Sep 2025	5.14	1.05	5.42	4.43	0.0%	0 of 92	58
Apr to Jun 2025	5.10	1.08	5.42	4.30	0.0%	0 of 91	59
United States, Jan to Mar 2026	3.75	0.62	3.92	3.33	5.3%	0.5% of days
Kansas, Jan to Mar 2026	4.01	0.67	4.19	3.56	4.8%	0.6% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

Measure	This home	Kansas	US
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	17.1	17.9	13.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	0.0	1.6	0.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	1.8	2.9	1.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	4.5	4.3	3.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	0.0	1.9	1.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	21.8	16.2	14.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	0.9	4.4	4.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1	18.3	18.1	15.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231	9.0	22.4	23.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231	8.9	11.5	12.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231	0.4	1.8	1.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231	0.7	2.1	1.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: KIDRON BETHEL RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC..

Name	Role	Type	Since
Harms, Lisa	Indirect ownership interest	Individual	04/01/2025
Best, Marlys	Managing control - governing body	Individual	04/01/2026
Cullinane, Mike	Managing control - governing body	Individual	07/01/2025
Gaeddert, Greg	Managing control - governing body	Individual	05/31/2026
Harms, Lisa	Managing control - governing body	Individual	04/01/2025
Ward, Martin	Managing control - governing body	Individual	07/01/2025
Flaming, Ronald	Corporate director	Individual	04/01/2019
Harms, Lisa	Corporate director	Individual	04/01/2025
Kueker, Sandie	Corporate director	Individual	04/01/2021
Leatherman, Sondra	Corporate director	Individual	03/01/2019
Traglia, Jennifer	Corporate director	Individual	10/09/2023
Krehbiel, James	Corporate officer	Individual	01/01/2012
Kidron Bethel Retirement Services, Inc.	Operational/managerial control	Organization	12/20/1983
Krehbiel, James	Operational/managerial control	Individual	09/01/1999
Krehbiel, James	Adp of the SNF	Individual	09/01/1999
Schmidt, Alisa	Adp of the SNF	Individual	03/16/2023
Traglia, Jennifer	Adp of the SNF	Individual	10/09/2023

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 18, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 18, 2024: "Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies."
How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 23, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 23, 2023: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

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Common questions

What is Bethel Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?: CMS rates Bethel Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Bethel Health Care Center get at its last inspection?: 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 18, 2024. The Kansas average is 9.5.
Has Bethel Health Care Center been fined?: CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Bethel Health Care Center accept Medicaid?: It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Bethel Health Care Center?: CMS lists 17 owners and managers. Legal business name: KIDRON BETHEL RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC..

Sources

Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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