BETHESDA HOME
408 E MAIN, Goessel, KS 67053
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
Lower is better
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How BETHESDA HOME Compares
BETHESDA HOME is a 57-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Goessel, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Kansas average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 57 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.4% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.7% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.5% (92% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BETHESDA HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BETHESDA HOME with other nursing homes in Goessel.
What keeps BETHESDA HOME'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 BETHESDA HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BETHESDA HOME doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.7% here versus 4.5% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BETHESDA HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 57 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BETHESDA HOME?
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 BETHESDA HOME?
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 Goessel
Goessel sits in Marion County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,762 (23.3%)
- Median age
- 44.8 years
- Median household income
- $50,816
- Median home value
- $96,600
Demographics for Marion County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Goessel.
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