Homestead of Bethany
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Bethany, OK

Homestead of Bethany

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Bethany, OK

Overview of Homestead of Bethany

Homestead of Bethany offers assisted living and independent living in Bethany, Oklahoma. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

With 30 beds, Homestead of Bethany is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community suits a resident whose care needs could grow over time, since assisted living and independent living are available in one setting, and Bre’Ana Griesel serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 30 Rank #113 / 120Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 120 homes we track in Oklahoma for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oklahoma facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oklahoma that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #2 / 32Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 32 homes we track in Oklahoma for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Oklahoma facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oklahoma that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
47 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #150 / 171Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 150th out of 171 homes we track in Oklahoma for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oklahoma facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oklahoma that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
15 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
100% This home is often near full
Higher than the Oklahoma average: 72.1%
Occupied beds
30 / 30
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
51

About this community

License Details

CountyOklahoma
CMS Certification Number375492

Ownership & Operating Entity

Homestead of Bethany is administered by Bre'ana Griesel.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In Oklahoma, the State Department of Health, Protective Health Services is the regulatory body responsible for conducting unannounced inspections and reporting on facility compliance.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
55 deficiencies 21 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oklahoma state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Oklahoma state average
Overall vs. OK average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Oklahoma average:
• Total deficiencies (450% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (192% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityOK Averagevs. OK Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5510 This facility has 450% more total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (55 vs. OK avg 10).↑ 450% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.60.89 This facility has 192% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (2.6 vs. OK avg 0.89).↑ 192% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityOK Averagevs. OK Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2111 This facility has had 91% more total inspections than the Oklahoma average (21 vs. OK avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 91% more

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bethany's city center to Homestead of Bethany's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Bethany

Info below is compiled from the OK State Dept. of Health (OSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Homestead of Bethany
AL
IL
Bethany (Central Oklahoma City)
30
Facility 30
OK AVG 69
Rank #113 / 120
No
15
Facility 15
OK AVG 40
Rank #150 / 171
-
47
Facility 47
OK AVG 18
Rank #2 / 32
Bre'ana Griesel21
6
Facility 6
OK AVG 3
Rank #83 / 102
13
Facility 13
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #102 / 102
55
Facility 55
OK AVG 8
Rank #102 / 102
2.6
Facility 2.6
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #99 / 102
Southern Plaza Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
Bethany (Central Oklahoma City)-No
72
Facility 72
OK AVG 40
Rank #6 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OK community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oklahoma

Homestead of Bethany is located in BETHANY, Oklahoma.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oklahoma.

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ADvantage Waiver

Oklahoma Medicaid ADvantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Oklahoma resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OK

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Oklahoma Respite Voucher Program

OK Respite Vouchers

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Oklahoma resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
OK

Limited vouchers; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Personal Care Program

Oklahoma Personal Care Program

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General OK resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OK

No NFLOC required (less stringent than ADvantage); statewide via SoonerCare.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Bathing Grooming Light housekeeping Meal prep

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Oklahoma OAA Services

Age 60+
General OK resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OK

11 AAAs; services vary by region (e.g., urban vs. rural).

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oklahoma Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OK resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OK

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Oklahoma VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OK resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OK

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Oklahoma SFMNP

Age 60+
General OK resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OK

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 11 AAAs; farmers’ market focus.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Oklahoma Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General OK resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$25,000/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value < $1M.
OK

Exemption up to $1,000 of assessed value; homestead required.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$100-$200/year avg., varies by county)

Frequently Asked Questions about Homestead of Bethany

What neighborhood is Homestead of Bethany in?

Homestead of Bethany is in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of BETHANY.

Is Homestead of Bethany in a walkable area?

Homestead of Bethany has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Homestead of Bethany?

Homestead of Bethany's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Homestead of Bethany been in business?

Homestead of Bethany has been operating for approximately 47 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Homestead of Bethany?

No, Homestead of Bethany has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Homestead of Bethany?

Bre'Ana Griesel is the administrator of Homestead of Bethany.

How many beds does Homestead of Bethany have?

Homestead of Bethany has 30 beds.

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