Quick answers
- Where is New Bethany Skilled Nursing?
- 1441 Berkeley Dr, Los Banos, CA 93635, in Merced County, California.
- What is the phone number of New Bethany Skilled Nursing?
- (209) 827-8949, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of New Bethany Skilled Nursing?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has New Bethany Skilled Nursing been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for New Bethany Skilled Nursing.
- What did inspectors find at New Bethany Skilled Nursing?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 23, 2022 to December 3, 2025), Medicare lists 29 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 23, 2022 to December 3, 2025), New Bethany Skilled Nursing had 29 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.58 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: September 5, 2025 — 16 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 5, 2025 (standard health inspection); December 3, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 16 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0658 Level F
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0761 Level F
“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.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0865 Level F
“Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
Previous cycle: June 21, 2024 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 21, 2024 (standard health inspection); October 7, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0801 Level F
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: September 23, 2022 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 23, 2022 (standard health inspection); August 28, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0656 Level F
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0700 Level F
“Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0625 Level D
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0626 Level D
“Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0726 Level D
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0801 Level D
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (12)
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0926 Level F
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0345 Level C
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0293 Level E
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0346 Level D
“Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.”
K0354 Level D
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0761 Level D
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.48 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.07 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.03 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.58 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.89 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.34 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 19.4% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: New Bethany.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fonesca, Lucinda | Direct owner | 100% | February 11, 2021 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 35 |
| Average residents per day | 27.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | New Bethany |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2000-06-15 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1441 Berkeley Dr, Los Banos, CA 93635 |
| County | Merced County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (209) 827‑8949 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555758 |
| Name in Medicare records | NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Los Banos Post Acute2.0 mi · Los Banos, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- San Luis Care Center22 mi · Newman, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Grace Home Inc.23 mi · Livingston, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Anberry Post Acute24 mi · Merced, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center24 mi · Atwater, CA · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Memorial Hospital Los Banos2.0 mi · Los Banos, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Mercy Medical Center29 mi · Merced, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Emanuel Medical Center32 mi · Turlock, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13