Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the Oklahoma average: 60.6%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 is a 30-bed nursing home on North Council Road in Bethany, Oklahoma, a rural community west of Oklahoma City. Owned by Gwendolyn Chance and operating for 47 years, the home has established deep roots in the area, serving a stable local population. It’s currently fully occupied with 30 residents, reflecting consistent demand and community trust in the facility. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which provide families with many ways to cover care costs.
The community serves post-acute rehabilitation residents and those requiring active nursing care, averaging a stay length of 162 days. Substantial is daily nursing support, with total nursing care averaging 4 hours and 41 minutes per resident day. That level of hands-on staffing includes registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working across the day. Bethany itself is car-dependent, with limited nearby walkable options, though the location offers easy access to the broader Oklahoma City area for visiting family members and medical appointments.
State inspections have documented stable compliance over time. A recent survey found no deficiencies and substantiated no complaints regarding care as per physician orders. Inspections from earlier years had flagged concerns in food service, medication storage, staff reviews, and fire safety, but the home has addressed such issues and shown improvement over subsequent surveys.
Families contemplating Homestead of Bethany may want to tour the facility to see the care setting and learn about its daily operations and staffing approach.
30-bed community Rank #132 / 139Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 139 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oklahoma that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
47 years in operation Rank #2 / 33Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 33 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oklahoma that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 15 / 100 Rank #170 / 208Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th out of 208 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Oklahoma that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Oklahoma average: 60.6%Occupied beds
30 / 30
Average occupied beds in Oklahoma homes
60 beds
CountyOklahoma
CMS Certification Number375492
Homestead of Bethany is administered by Bre'ana Griesel.
Pets not allowed
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
55 deficiencies
21 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 (588% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (271% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (588% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (271% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OK Average | vs. OK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 55 | 8 | This facility has 588% more total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (55 vs. OK avg 8).↑ 588% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.6 | 0.7 | This facility has 271% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (2.6 vs. OK avg 0.7).↑ 271% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | OK Average | vs. OK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 21 | 11 | 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 |
Places of interest near Homestead of Bethany
0.9 miles from city center
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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Homestead of Bethany | AL IL | Bethany (Central Oklahoma City) | 30
Facility
30
OK AVG
74
Rank
#132 / 139 | No |
15
Facility
15
OK AVG
38
Rank
#170 / 208 | - | 47
Facility
47
OK AVG
16
Rank
#2 / 33 | Bre'ana Griesel | 21 | 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
38
Rank
#6 / 208 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
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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