NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING

New Bethany Skilled Nursing is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1441 Berkeley Dr in Los Banos, California (Merced County, ZIP 93635). The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 35 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (209) 827-8949. New Bethany Skilled Nursing holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 2 out of 5, indicating performance below the national average in that domain. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting staffing levels and consistency that exceed national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average for that domain. These individual component ratings contribute to the composite 3-star overall score. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, New Bethany Skilled Nursing accepts residents whose care is funded through federal Medicare benefits as well as state and federally funded Medicaid programs. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly to verify current bed availability, specific coverage details, and any applicable private pay or insurance arrangements that may apply. In terms of national comparisons, New Bethany Skilled Nursing presents a mixed profile across its three CMS rating domains. Its overall 3-star rating is consistent with the national average. The staffing domain stands out at 5 stars, placing the facility among the highest-rated in the country for that measure. However, both the health inspection rating and the quality measure rating at 2 stars each fall below national norms, indicating areas where performance lags behind peer facilities. This combination of strong staffing performance alongside lower scores in health inspections and quality measures provides a nuanced picture of the facility's standing within the broader landscape of skilled nursing care in California and nationally. Individuals reviewing this facility alongside others in Merced County or the greater Central Valley region should consider the full range of component ratings rather than the overall score alone when evaluating options.