Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (75% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
New Bethany is a 76-bed skilled nursing facility in Los Banos, California, offering skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care. The community is operated by the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, a nonprofit, church-based organization serving Merced County. It has been operating since 1999 and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The CMS rates New Bethany with 4 stars overall. Its Health Inspection sub-rating is 27% above the California average. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, about 2% above the state mean. Quality Measures are 53.1% below the state average, the main factor pulling the overall rating back from five stars.
Across 5 official health inspections, the facility received 28 citations, averaging 5.6 deficiencies per inspection compared with California’s average of 4.65. The severity profile is more favorable: none of those citations were critical or serious. All 28 were moderate, compared with California’s averages of 0.4 critical and 1.0 serious per facility. No fines or enforcement actions appear in the record. The most common citation areas involved Resident Rights and Quality of Life and Care.
The facility’s occupancy rate is 77%, slightly above California’s average of 72.8%. The broader Franciscan Hospitaller organization operates transitional housing and community support services from the same campus.
New Bethany is best suited for residents seeking skilled nursing or memory care in a faith-based, nonprofit setting in Merced County. It is oriented toward longer-term placements where staffing consistency and a clean severity record are primary considerations.
New Bethany is legally operated by Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters Of The I.c., and administered by Basuny Eldaouch.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 20 | 10 | This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (20 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per year
| 4 | 2 | This facility has 100% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 3.3 | This facility has 73% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.9 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 73% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 22 | 16 | This facility has 38% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (22 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 38% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 13 | 13 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #953 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 953rd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 16 | 14 | This facility has 14% more total complaints than a typical California nursing home (16 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 14% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 3.2 | 2.8 | This facility has 14% more complaints per year than a typical California nursing home (3.2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 14% worse |
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
24 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations.
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 0 | 23 | 7,725 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,648 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 701 | 86 | 93% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 545 | 66 | 72% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 102 | 13 | 14% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 86 | 11 | 12% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 9 | 10% | 2.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1.1 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
75% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
11% of new residents, often for short stays.
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for New Bethany from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (75% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Los Banos's city center to New Bethany's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| OakView Health Center | NH AL MC | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
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63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#702 / 1537 | -6% | 5.21
Facility
5.21
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#31 / 354 | -69% | +24% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#4 / 361 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#2 / 361 | - | 43 | A+ |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | Bouchard Family Revocable Trust | $14.8M
Facility
$14.8M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#210 / 355 | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#164 / 355 | 56.8%
Facility
56.8%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#82 / 355 | 555857 | ||||
| The Reutlinger Community | NH AL IL MC | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#561 / 1657 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1121 / 1537 | -23% | 5.32
Facility
5.32
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#27 / 354 | -17% | +26% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#26 / 361 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#107 / 361 | - | 78 | A+ |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1720 / 2092 | The Reutlinger Community | $21.7M
Facility
$21.7M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#123 / 355 | $11.8M
Facility
$11.8M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#45 / 355 | 54.6%
Facility
54.6%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#48 / 355 | 55534 | ||||
| Bayshire Carlsbad | NH AL IL MC | Carlsbad (Palamai) | 125
Facility
125
CA AVG
103
Rank
#526 / 1657 |
93.6%
Facility
93.6%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#225 / 1537 | +11% | 3.24
Facility
3.24
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#336 / 354 | +54% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#86 / 361 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#196 / 361 | - | 117 | A+ |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1088 / 2092 | Skilled Camino LLC | $12.9M
Facility
$12.9M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#263 / 355 | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#285 / 355 | 39.7%
Facility
39.7%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#201 / 355 | 555745 | ||||
| Heritage Gardens | NH AL HC IL NC RC | Loma Linda | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1051 / 1657 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#437 / 1537 | +1% | 4.44
Facility
4.44
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#105 / 354 | -14% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1079 / 1401 | 45
Facility
45
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#204 / 361 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#152 / 361 | 1 | 55 | A+ |
47
Facility
47
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1422 / 2092 | Cotton Family Revocable Trust | $12.3M
Facility
$12.3M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#241 / 355 | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#235 / 355 | 51%
Facility
51%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#150 / 355 | 55183 | ||||
| New Bethany | NH AL | Los Banos | 76
Facility
76
CA AVG
103
Rank
#951 / 1657 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1343 / 1537 | -41% | 4.46
Facility
4.46
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#92 / 354 | +2% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1051 / 1401 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#100 / 361 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#283 / 361 | - | 38 | - |
89
Facility
89
CA AVG
57
Rank
#195 / 2092 | Lucinda Fonesca | $3.1M
Facility
$3.1M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#346 / 355 | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#343 / 355 | 92.2%
Facility
92.2%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#68 / 355 | 555758 |
New Bethany is located in LOS BANOS, California.
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The legal owner and operator of New Bethany is Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters Of The I.c..
New Bethany has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
New Bethany's occupancy is 50%.
Basuny Eldaouch is the administrator of New Bethany.
New Bethany has 76 beds.
New Bethany has had 20 recently reported deficiencies.
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