Bethel Health Care Center
13 Park Lawn Drive, Bethel, CT 06801
Bethel Health Care Center is a nursing home in Bethel, Connecticut. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since July 21, 202131 (Connecticut average 38)
- Fines in the past three years2, $16,036 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 10, 2024 from $16,036 to $8,018.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 22, 2025
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on July 22, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on October 29, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2021.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0677 from the health inspection on September 6, 2023.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0684 from the health inspection on September 6, 2023.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0804 from the health inspection on September 6, 2023.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0838 from the health inspection on September 6, 2023.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0883 from the health inspection on September 6, 2023.
Health inspection on May 10, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
34 of 191 Connecticut homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $8,018 on May 10, 2024.
CMS fine of $8,018 on May 10, 2024.
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Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2023.
Health inspection on September 6, 2023
15 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0578 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0909. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Health inspection on July 21, 2021
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2021.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2021.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2021.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2021.
Citation F0730. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2021.
Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on July 21, 2021
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0344. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2021.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (203) 830-4180
- Last standard health inspection
- July 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 161
- Residents per day, on average
- 150.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Bethel Health and Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Chain
- National Health Care Associates
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Connecticut average (31 vs 38).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BETHEL INVESTORS, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 51% · since 01/01/2017
- ESTATE OF ROLAND CHARLES BUTLER5% or greater direct ownership interest · 37% · since 04/07/2025
- FLIGHT, GRACE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 06/06/2007
- BUTLER, HELENDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- BUTLER, MARYDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
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- BUTLER, MATTHEWDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- BUTLER, ROBERTDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- MCCOLLAM, MARYDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- MILLER, MEAGHANDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- BPB EQUITY HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2018
- CEDAR HILL NG TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/14/2025
- JUNIPER NG TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/14/2025
- OAK DRIVE NG TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/14/2025
- ROLLING HILL NG TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/14/2025
- GEFFNER, IRAIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- BRODY, AMBEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2020
- HEALY, ERINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/07/2019
- OSTREICHER, MARVINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
Questions
When was Bethel Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists July 22, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bethel Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 31 health citations since July 21, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bethel Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $16,036 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Bethel Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Bethel Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.