BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER
13 PARK LAWN DRIVE, Bethel, CT 06801
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 161-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bethel, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.5%) is below the Connecticut average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 161 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4% (27% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — about the same as the Connecticut average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.5% — better than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Bethel.
What keeps BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.4% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 161 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Bethel
Bethel sits in Fairfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 150,147 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $97,539
- Median home value
- $433,000
Demographics for Fairfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bethel.
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