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Bethel Home Inc | Kansas | Photos & Videos

Overview of Bethel Home INC

Bethel Home INC. is a church-owned Medicare nursing home located in Montezuma, Kansas. It provides skilled nursing, long-term care, and independent living services in a caring community. The facility emphasizes respect, individuality, and a Christian-based environment for its residents.

(620) 846-2241

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.55/day Kansas avg: 4.63/day

Overall rating

5/5

Kansas avg: 2.9/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Kansas avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

5/5

Kansas avg: 3.5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Kansas avg: 3.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 56

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

96.2%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for

Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Private pay

69% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$6.8M

Surplus of revenue

$352.0K

Voluntary non-profit home Church

Home revenue

$6,848,172.00

Surplus of revenue

$352,044.00

Payroll costs

$3.6M

51.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.9M

Total costs $6.5M

56-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate

89%

Occupied Beds

50 of 56

Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Facility

Additional licensing details

License number: 175528

CMS Certification Number: 175528

County: GRAY

Ownership & operating entity

Bethel Home Inc is administrated by BRIAN KOEHN.

Owner name: BETHEL HOME

Care Services

Nursing Services

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Long Term Care

Independent Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour coffee shop

home cooked style meals

gospel singing

gospel service on Sunday mornings

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Independent Living

Religious Services

Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Home cooked style meals are provided.

Meals Included

Yes

Results

16 with issues

10 without issues

Show Inspection Reports

Latest inspection

Date:February 6, 2025

54 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Bethel Health Care Center

SNF

KS 67117-8005

BETHEL INVESTORS, LLC

92.4%

$12,756,986.00

$5,972,395.00

46.8%

59.00

5/5

5.6880

5/5

4/5

+23%

+16%

Bethel Home Inc

SNF

KS 67867

NICHOLS, BRYSON

96.2%

$5,877,657.00

$3,556,254.00

60.5%

54.20

5/5

5.5539

4/5

5/5

4/5

+20%

+21%

Bethany Home Association of Lindsborg, Kansas

SNF

KS 67456

ERICKSON, KRISTON

68.8%

$9,155,377.00

$5,538,416.00

60.5%

71.50

3/5

6.3842

3/5

4/5

+38%

-13%

Arma Operator LLC

SNF

KS 66712

92.3%

$4,315,735.00

$2,297,709.00

53.2%

40.20

2/5

3.2675

2/5

3/5

-29%

+16%

The Cottages Senior Care Living

SNF

Garden City

12 Residents

Private Rooms

Bethel Health Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67117-8005

Bed Count: 65

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BETHEL INVESTORS, LLC

CCN: 175402

Occupancy: 92.4%

Home Revenue: $12,756,986.00

Payroll Costs: $5,972,395.00

Payroll %: 46.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 59.00

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.6880

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 5

RN share vs State Avg:

-2%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+23%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+16%

Bethel Home Inc

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67867

Bed Count: 56

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: NICHOLS, BRYSON

CCN: 175528

Occupancy: 96.2%

Home Revenue: $5,877,657.00

Payroll Costs: $3,556,254.00

Payroll %: 60.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 54.20

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.5539

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 15

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

-32%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+20%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+21%

Bethany Home Association of Lindsborg, Kansas

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 67456

Bed Count: 94

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ERICKSON, KRISTON

CCN: 175507

Occupancy: 68.8%

Home Revenue: $9,155,377.00

Payroll Costs: $5,538,416.00

Payroll %: 60.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 71.50

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 6.3842

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 21

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

+13%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+38%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-13%

Arma Operator LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: KS 66712

Bed Count: 45

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 175353

Occupancy: 92.3%

Home Revenue: $4,315,735.00

Payroll Costs: $2,297,709.00

Payroll %: 53.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 40.20

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2675

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 15

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

+39%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-29%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+16%

The Cottages Senior Care Living

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Garden City

Bed Count: 12 Residents

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Private Rooms

MONTEZUMA, KS 67867

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144

Total Staff

110

Employees

Contractors

27,760

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	10	8.9	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	9	8.6	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	84	7.2	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

114 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

12 staff

5.2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

3 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

1.2hs shift avg

Dietary Services

6 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

4.9%

of total hours from contractors

1,370 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 18 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	66	18	84	13,355	91	100%	7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	1	9	3,159	91	100%	8.6
Medication Aide/Technician	10	0	10	2,915	91	100%	8.2
Registered Nurse	10	0	10	2,230	91	100%	8.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	3	0	3	1,085	75	82%	7.4
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	959	72	79%	7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	6	0	6	946	70	77%	7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	1	2	710	78	86%	8.8
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	520	55	60%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	442	65	71%	6.8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	400	65	71%	4.9
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	374	46	51%	8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	60	41	45%	1.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	31	43	47%	0.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	21	3	3%	7
Medical Director	0	1	1	16	2	2%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	14	12	13%	1.2
Mental Health Service Worker	0	1	1	12	6	7%	2

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Total Health inspections 4

11% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total Health citations 15

44% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 26.9

3.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 14 citations

Complaint investigations 1 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 1

11% above Kansas average

Kansas average: 0.9

Moderate Health citations 14

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 16, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 16, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 16, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 16, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)

Resident Census by Payment Source

50 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (2%)

Medicaid 31 (62%)

Private Pay/Other 18 (36%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 7.2

32% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 10.5

Functional decline score 12.6

39% better than Kansas average

Kansas average: 20.7

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 17.2%

9% below Kansas average.

Walking Ability Worsened 9.0%

54% below Kansas average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 11.5%

52% below Kansas average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.4%

46% below Kansas average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.2%

33% above Kansas average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.5%

53% below Kansas average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Kansas average.

Antipsychotic Use 10.5%

38% below Kansas average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.5%

8% above Kansas average.

Influenza Vaccine 94.6%

1% below Kansas average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.0%

81% below Kansas average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 81.8%

8% better than Kansas average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Bethel Home Inc based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 96.2% ↑ 3.1pp vs 2022

Net Income $352,044 ↑ ~$325K vs 2022

Total Payroll $4,578,819 ↑ ~$119K vs 2022

Profit Margin 6.0% ↑ 5.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	118.0%	98.4%	98.7%	99.7%	99.7%	98.9%	100.5%	99.5%	94.8%	91.6%	93.1%	96.2%
Beds	55	55	55	55	55	55	55	55	55	56	56	56
Net Income	-$114,717	$87,139	-$188,877	$169,632	$381,807	-$138,004	$401,618	$397,110	$798,747	$679,450	$27,500	$352,044
Gross Revenue	$1,100,498	$3,444,773	$3,433,327	$3,674,736	$3,872,762	$3,922,371	$4,186,000	$4,471,598	$4,463,565	$4,880,046	$4,655,322	$5,877,657
Operating Expenses	$1,512,613	$4,118,285	$4,339,653	$4,298,159	$4,300,586	$4,870,006	$4,635,241	$4,754,659	$5,420,265	$5,514,092	$6,295,911	$6,496,128
Net Patient Revenue	$1,100,498	$3,444,773	$3,433,327	$3,674,736	$3,872,762	$3,922,371	$4,186,000	$4,471,598	$4,463,565	$4,880,046	$4,655,322	$5,877,657
Total Payroll	$846,790	$2,576,285	$2,669,779	$2,755,626	$2,825,071	$3,068,128	$3,135,180	$3,261,157	$3,602,292	$3,871,055	$4,459,816	$4,578,819
Profit Margin %	-10.4%	2.5%	-5.5%	4.6%	9.9%	-3.5%	9.6%	8.9%	17.9%	13.9%	0.6%	6.0%
Medicare %	2.2%	4.8%	2.3%	3.6%	2.6%	2.0%	1.9%	1.7%	4.5%	11.3%	2.7%	2.3%
Medicaid %	56.6%	53.9%	52.7%	52.5%	51.6%	49.5%	52.0%	51.8%	55.9%	53.9%	58.4%	58.7%
Private %	41.2%	41.4%	44.9%	43.9%	45.7%	48.5%	46.1%	46.5%	39.6%	34.8%	38.9%	39.1%
Revenue/Day	$135	$174	$173	$184	$193	$198	$207	$224	$234	$261	$245	$299
Cost/Day	$185	$208	$219	$215	$214	$245	$230	$238	$284	$295	$331	$330
Avg Length of Stay	584.2 days	481.8 days	618.9 days	425.7 days	501.8 days	583.7 days	504.5 days	570.7 days	307.9 days	234.0 days	559.9 days	819.1 days

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Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

General: Age 65+, Kansas 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).

KS Specifics: Requires care level assessment.

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

General: Age 60+, Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

KS Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Kansas 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).

KS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

KS Specifics: 11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Kansas SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Kansas resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

KS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Kansas 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).

KS Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Bethel Home Inc

Bethel Home Inc is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Bethel Home Inc is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Bethel Home Inc

Bethel Home Inc is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Bethel Home Inc is a Nursing Home in Kansas

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Inspection History

26 visits/inspections

Results

Latest inspection

54 deficiencies

Inspection Reports

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Kansas Seniors

Frail Elderly Waiver

Senior Care Act

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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