Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-22 · Fire 2023-09-06
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Bethel, CT
Bethel Health Care Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $16,036 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies
13 Park Lawn Drive, Bethel, CT
(203) 830-4180
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
161
Certified beds
Average residents
153
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
National Health Care Associates
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-03-16
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.70
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.06
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.42
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.62
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
28%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.1
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.5
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.3% |
87.5%
10.8 pts better
|
93.4%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.9% |
93.5%
0.4 pts better
|
95.5%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.3% |
3.4%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 45.4% |
17.1%
28.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
34 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.2% |
6.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.4% |
17.3%
2.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.1% |
19.4%
2.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.7% |
18.1%
7.4 pts better
|
16.3%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.0% |
18.4%
6.4 pts better
|
14.9%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% |
0.9%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.7% |
24.8%
2.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.9% |
4.4%
0.5 pts better
|
5.1%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.3% |
70.5%
24.8 pts better
|
81.7%
13.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.6% |
11.1%
1.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.5%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.4% |
69.7%
15.7 pts better
|
79.7%
5.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.1% |
25.0%
1.9 pts better
|
23.9%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-09-06 · Fire 2021-07-21
18 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-07-21 · Fire 2019-04-04
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
K344 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2021-08-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-07-26
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-22
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-22
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-22
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-22
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-22
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-22
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-29
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-10
G · Actual harm
2024-05-10
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-04-05
G · Actual harm
2024-05-10
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-06
F909 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-11-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-11
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-05-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-11
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-05-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2021-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2021-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2021-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-08-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,018
2024-05-10
Fine
Fine · fine $8,018
Fine
$8,018
2024-05-10
Fine
Fine · fine $8,018
Fine
Ownership
Bethel Investors, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Estate Of Roland Charles Butler
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Marvin Ostreicher 2012 Family Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Susan Ostreicher 2012 Family Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Flight, Grace
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Brody, Amber
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gilmartin, Thomas
Corporate Director · Individual
Healy, Erin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ostreicher, Marvin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ostreicher, Marvin
Corporate Director · Individual
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