Bethel Lutheran Home
Selma, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555924) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (559) 896-4900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethel Lutheran Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of about 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Bethel Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.81 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Bethel Lutheran Home has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Bethel Lutheran Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Selma, Fresno County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 2021. The facility has 59 certified beds and an average daily census of 56.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethel Lutheran Home carries an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. The facility's four CMS component ratings break down as follows: the health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.81 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time contributing about 0.24 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the data provided, and there is no Special Focus status noted. There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a larger chain, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethel Lutheran Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the California state average of about 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bethel Lutheran Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.81 hours per resident per day, with about 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 52.5%; the CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bethel Lutheran Home has 59 certified beds and an average daily population of 56.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 9, 2021.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Bethel Lutheran Home scores 3, 3, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at (559) 896-4900 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at (559) 896-4900 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555924?state=CA.
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.