BETHESDA HOME

Bethesda Home is a skilled nursing facility located at 408 E Main in Goessel, Kansas (ZIP: 67053), in Marion County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 57 certified beds. Bethesda Home holds an overall 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating available on the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings, each of which also received 5 stars. The health inspection rating of 5 stars reflects findings from state inspections conducted at the facility over a recent three-year period. The staffing rating of 5 stars is based on the levels of nursing staff hours provided to residents relative to the number of residents in the facility. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is based on clinical data indicators that reflect various aspects of resident care and outcomes. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, providing a point of comparison for each of these ratings. Bethesda Home is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility is available to residents who qualify under either federal program. Individuals and families seeking placement should confirm current bed availability and specific payment acceptance details directly with the facility by contacting them at (620) 367-2291. Private pay and other insurance options may also be available, and direct inquiry with the facility is recommended to clarify current financial policies. When compared to national benchmarks, Bethesda Home performs above the national average across all four CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating stands at 3.0 stars, while Bethesda Home holds a 5-star overall rating. Similarly, its individual component ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures each exceed what would be considered average performance among skilled nursing facilities nationwide. These ratings are based on data compiled by CMS and are updated periodically to reflect the most current available information. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility to access the underlying data and any recent changes in rating status.