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2280 Dockery Avenue Selma, CA 93662 · Fresno County
All 2 nursing homes in Selma, CA (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 555924 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Bethel Lutheran Home a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Bethel Lutheran Home as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.93 hours per resident per day at Bethel Lutheran Home, below the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 0.19 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.59 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 43.5% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%). 3 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Bethel Lutheran Home: Medicare and Medicaid
Bethel Lutheran Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on December 5, 2025 and found 10 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 41 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 41 citations at Bethel Lutheran Home across 5 inspection dates, 5 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 38 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 3 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (11) and nutrition and dietary (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level F, December 5, 2025).
December 5, 2025 · 10 citations
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure 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.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
BProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
August 22, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
November 15, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
DEnsure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
October 28, 2024 · 13 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EEnsure 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.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EKeep all essential equipment working safely.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
December 1, 2023 · 13 citations
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure 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.
DDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Questions to ask on a tour of Bethel Lutheran Home
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near Bethel Lutheran Home
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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8.7 mi
Adventist Health Reedley ReedleyEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 24m for patients treated and sent home
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15.9 mi
Community Regional Medical Center FresnoEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 3h 52m for patients treated and sent home
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16.7 mi
Hanford Community Medical Center HanfordEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 0m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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