BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER
3000 IVY DRIVE, North Newton, KS 67117
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
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 65-bed nonprofit nursing facility in North Newton, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.9%) is below the Kansas average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 65 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.3% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.9% — better than the Kansas average of 4.4% (80% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.0% — better than the Kansas average of 22.6% (60% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 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 North Newton.
What keeps BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.9% here versus 4.4% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 9.0% here versus 22.6% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 65 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 North Newton
North Newton sits in Harvey County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,545 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 39.2 years
- Median household income
- $58,782
- Median home value
- $131,000
Demographics for Harvey County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near North Newton.
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