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Bethel Health Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, compassionate, and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

13 Park Lawn Drive, Bethel, CT 06801161 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 235 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Bethel Health Care Center is highly recommended for its clean environment and exceptional therapy team, which many families credit for successful recoveries. However, because a few reviewers noted issues with call bell response times and communication during medical transitions, we advise you to ask specifically about their staffing ratios on weekends and how they handle updates during health declines.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

235 reviews on Google
Bethel Health Care Center is widely praised for its clean, modern facility and a highly attentive, compassionate staff that treats residents like family. While the vast majority of reviews are glowing, a small number of families have raised serious concerns regarding call bell response times, staffing levels, and communication during medical transitions. Overall, it is highly regarded for its rehabilitation services and professional, welcoming atmosphere.

Quality Themes

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Food6.0Staff9.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate, and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean, modern, and well-maintained facility
  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Professional and helpful administrative/concierge team

Concerns

  • Slow response times to call bells and patient needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent food quality and menu options (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Communication issues regarding patient medical status and discharge planning (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.82021(4)4.52022(44)4.82023(40)4.92024(36)4.92025(72)4.22026(10)

Distribution · 206 analyzed

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176
4
20
3
3
2
2
1
5

How They Respond to Reviews

77%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility has a high volume of positive feedback regarding your therapy team; how do you integrate physical and occupational therapy into a resident's daily routine?
  • 2When a resident needs assistance, what is the standard protocol for responding to call bells, and how do you ensure timely support during peak hours?
  • 3Could you walk me through how your team coordinates communication with families regarding changes in a resident's medical status or updates to their care plan?
  • 4I see that you actively engage with feedback online; how does the administrative team use family input to improve the dining experience and menu variety for residents?
  • 5Given the recent state health inspections, what specific steps is the facility taking to address those findings and maintain high standards of care?
  • 6What kind of social or enrichment activities are available to help residents feel connected and active within the community on a daily basis?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff at BHC are friendly, compassionate and some went above and beyond which made the very difficult time in our family's life a bit easier.

Family member · 2023★★★★★

I was hesitant to bring my 100+ aunt who had a hip replacement to Bethel because the hospital social worker said medicare gave few stars. I can honestly say, medicare has to get up to speed!! Bethel Health care was FABULOUS!!!

Family member · 2023★★★★★

The care and love of the nurses, aides, housekeepers and management was fabulous. Everyone I encountered was greeted with smiles and laughter.

Rehab patient · 2026★★★★★
Source: 235 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.69hrs
93%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.15hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility49.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
49.4%
US
12.1%
CT
19.7%
Western ct
26.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.7%
Better than Avg
Here
97.7%
US
93.4%
CT
88.0%
Western ct
87.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.2%
Better than Avg
Here
9.2%
US
14.4%
CT
18.2%
Western ct
16.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.1%
US
19.4%
CT
24.9%
Western ct
25.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.2%
Better than Avg
Here
9.2%
US
15.3%
CT
17.4%
Western ct
14.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.0%
US
19.5%
CT
17.4%
Western ct
13.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.5%
Better than Avg
Here
94.5%
US
81.8%
CT
71.0%
Western ct
74.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.4%
Better than Avg
Here
85.4%
US
79.7%
CT
69.7%
Western ct
68.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
1.6%
CT
1.5%
Western ct
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
2penalties
Well below state avg (12.8)
6 complaint-triggered
$16,036 in fines

Bethel Health Care Center has faced multiple family complaints resulting in 6 deficiencies, with persistent issues across care planning, safety supervision, and medication management appearing repeatedly across surveys from 2021 to 2024. Most concerning are complaint-triggered violations involving accident prevention and abuse reporting that have recurred over time. While the facility has addressed these deficiencies when cited, the pattern of repeated problems in core care areas suggests ongoing quality concerns families should carefully evaluate.

Jul 22, 2025Routine
6
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Jul 22, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Oct 29, 2024Complaint
1
0658Potential for harm · PatternResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

May 10, 2024Complaint
2
0656Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Sep 6, 2023Routine
15
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0805Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0909Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Apr 11, 2023Complaint
2
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Federal Penalties

Fine

May 10, 2024

$8,018

Fine

May 10, 2024

$8,018

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Bethel Health Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

National Health Care Associates

Chain Size

43 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 15 of 43

Ownership & Management

Owners

Bethel Investors, LLC

Owner · Organization

51%

Estate of Roland Charles Butler

Owner · Organization

37%

Flight, Grace

Owner

7%

Butler, Helen

Owner

Butler, Mary

Owner

Butler, Matthew

Owner

Butler, Robert

Owner

Mccollam, Mary

Owner

Miller, Meaghan

Owner

Bpb Equity Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Cedar Hill Ng Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Juniper Ng Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Oak Drive Ng Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Rolling Hill Ng Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Geffner, Ira

Owner (parent company)

Bokow, Barry

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Gilmartin, ThomasOfficer / DirectorOstreicher, MarvinOfficer / DirectorBrody, AmberManagerHealy, ErinManagerOstreicher, MarvinManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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