NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING

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How NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING Compares

NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING is a 35-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Los Banos, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (0.0%) is below the California average of 11.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 35 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Los Banos, the local average is 2.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. California average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 0.0% — better than the California average of 11.6% (100% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — about the same as the California average of 4.5%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.0% — better than the California average of 23.1% (31% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against California averages across 1162 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Los Banos

Los Banos sits in Merced County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.2% of the population — a lower share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

30,765 (11.2%)

Median age

31.2 years

Median household income

$56,330

Median home value

$268,800

Demographics for Merced County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Los Banos.

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