Bethel Health Care Center
Bethel, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075400) · 161 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $16,036
Phone: (203) 830-4180 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethel Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Bethel Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.9%.
Bethel Health Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $16,036.00, and 0 payment denials; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Bethel Health Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bethel, Connecticut (Western CT county), certified for 161 beds with an average of 151.6 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which includes 42 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. The facility has been certified since March 16, 1994, and CMS records show no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethel Health Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.21930 hours per resident per day, including 0.76406 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $16,036.00, and 0 payment denials of payment for new admissions.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent data vintage provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethel Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the Connecticut state average of 2.99 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.21930 hours per resident per day, including 0.76406 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 35.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $16,036.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bethel Health Care Center is certified for 161 beds and has an average daily population of 151.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which includes 42 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 16, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall star score; here these are 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2038304180 or verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075400?state=CT).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2038304180 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075400?state=CT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.