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Bethel Lutheran Home

2280 DOCKERY AVENUE, SELMA, CA, 93662
(559) 896-4900
59 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
59
CMS facility ID
555924
Care type
Nursing home
County
Fresno
Facility name
Bethel Lutheran Home
Legal entity
Bethel Lutheran Home
Street address
2280 DOCKERY AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Selma, CA 93662
Phone
(559) 896-4900

About this facility — Bethel Lutheran Home

Bethel Lutheran Home is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Selma, California. It is licensed for 59 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Selma and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Bethel Lutheran Home 69 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Shikha Patteson
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Benner, Philip
Officer — since 2015
Hertzog, Bonny
Director — since 2016
Jacobsen, Laurel
Director — since 2015
Patteson, Shikha
Operational control — since 2021
Safreno, Daniel
Director — since 2016
Schauland, Donna
Director — since 2016
Steck, Edward
Director — since 2017
Wadewitz, Betty
Director — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2021-08-09
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
12 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-12-05
Nurse staffing
3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$275 per day (≈ $8,360/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
19% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 77% private/other
Occupancy
71% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
46% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
59
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-05Health inspection10 citations
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0947
D · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-08-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-09-15
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-09-15
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (57 citations)
2024-11-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0940
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0942
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected 2024-12-06
2024-10-28Health inspection13 citations
F-0583
E · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0908
E · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F-0912
C · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-11-22
2023-12-01Health inspection13 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0567
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-21
F-0912
C · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-01-21
2025-12-05Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-12-26
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-01-02
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-12-26
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-12-26
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-12-26
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-12-26
K-0781
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-12-26
2024-10-28Fire-safety inspection9 citations
E-0015
C · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-11-07
K-0131
F · No harm found
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2024-11-07
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-11-07
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-07
K-0342
F · No harm found
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2024-11-07
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-07
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-07
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-11-07
K-0929
D · No harm found
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2024-11-07
2023-12-01Fire-safety inspection12 citations
E-0030
D · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-12-26
E-0031
D · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-12-26
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-12-26
K-0341
D · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-12-26
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-12-26
K-0346
D · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-12-26
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-26
K-0354
D · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-12-26
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-12-26
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-12-26
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-12-26
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-12-26
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555924.

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
NPI 1255446415
Monthly federal file
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