BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME

Bethel Lutheran Home is a long-term care facility located at 2280 Dockery Avenue in Selma, California, within Fresno County. The facility operates with 59 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Bethel Lutheran Home holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, meeting the national average in that category. The staffing rating is 1 star, indicating staffing levels that are considerably below national norms. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, also below the national average. These ratings are derived from publicly reported data and are updated periodically by CMS through its Nursing Home Care Compare program. Bethel Lutheran Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs for coverage. As a dual-certified facility, it serves a broad range of residents with varying financial circumstances. Individuals seeking admission are advised to contact the facility directly at (559) 896-4900 to confirm current availability, specific covered services, and any applicable private pay or supplemental insurance arrangements. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Bethel Lutheran Home presents a mixed performance profile. Its health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, suggesting inspection outcomes that are consistent with typical facilities across the country. However, the overall rating of 2 stars and the staffing rating of 1 star reflect areas where the facility performs below national norms. The quality measure rating of 2 stars similarly indicates performance below the national average in clinical outcome metrics reported to CMS. Families and individuals researching long-term care options in the Selma and Fresno County area may use these ratings alongside other factors, such as direct facility visits and conversations with staff, when evaluating care options.