BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Bethel Lutheran Home. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME
2280 DOCKERY AVENUE
SELMA, CA 93662
(559) 896-4900

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

85%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 50
  • Certified Beds: 59

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Non Profit - Church Related
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Nearby Cities:

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Rating Details For Bethel Lutheran Home

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 Minutes43 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours59 Minutes32 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 60 Minutes2 Hours and 21 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 18 Minutes1 Hour and 15 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours4 Hours and 18 Minutes3 Hours and 36 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for California are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityCalifornia Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%86%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%87%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained1%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder4%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious7%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain2%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased23%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight12%7%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores16%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair6%8%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores2%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection16%8%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder63%58%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse23%10%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 11/30/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 11/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/18/2008
Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/04/2011

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 11/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/19/2008
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/04/2011
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/04/2011
Use a Registered Nurse at Least 8 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/04/2011

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/04/2011

Resident Rights

Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/04/2011

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Bethel Lutheran Home had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 11/30/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 11/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/15/2008
Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/16/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/16/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/16/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/20/2010

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/16/2009
Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/20/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/20/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 11/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/15/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/16/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/20/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 11/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/15/2008
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/16/2009
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/20/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/16/2009

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/16/2009
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/20/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 11/26/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/15/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/20/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/20/2010
Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/20/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health Services of California - Licensing and Certification Program - Retrieved 2011