Bethel Lutheran Home

2280 Dockery Avenue · Selma, CA · 93662 · 5598964900

59 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.21 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 47
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 67
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.053.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.210.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.70≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year49%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (41 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

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

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

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

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025

    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.

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025

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

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F December 5, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • No harm found · B December 5, 2025

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 28, 2024

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024

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

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E October 28, 2024

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

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 28, 2024

    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.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E October 28, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F October 28, 2024

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

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555924 · certified since August 9, 2021. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.