NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING
1441 BERKELEY DR, Los Banos, CA 93635
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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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 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 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 12.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 35 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Los Banos, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 0.0% — better than the California average of 12.1% (100% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.8% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING with other nursing homes in Los Banos.
How is NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 0.0% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING?
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 NEW BETHANY SKILLED NURSING?
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 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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