BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER

Bethel Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3000 Ivy Drive in North Newton, Kansas, within Harvey County. The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 65 certified beds and is currently active as a licensed care provider. Bethel Health Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three distinct domains, each evaluated separately. The health inspection rating for this facility is 5 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard surveys conducted by state inspectors on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The staffing rating is also 5 out of 5, a measure that accounts for the hours of care provided per resident per day by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, adjusted for the acuity level of the resident population. The quality measure rating stands at 5 out of 5, derived from clinical data reported by the facility covering a range of resident health outcomes such as mobility, pressure wounds, and hospital readmission rates. Bethel Health Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover long-term care costs for residents who meet the income and asset criteria established by the state of Kansas. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are advised to consult directly with the facility's billing department or contact the relevant government programs. Across all three CMS rating categories, Bethel Health Care Center performs above the national average. The national baseline overall star rating is 3.0 stars, making this facility's rating of 5 stars notable in a comparative context. Facilities with higher staffing and quality measure ratings generally reflect stronger reported outcomes in those specific areas, though star ratings represent a snapshot in time and are updated periodically by CMS. Prospective residents and their families can access the most current data through the CMS Care Compare tool, which provides detailed inspection reports and staffing information for all Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes nationwide.