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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Bethesda Care Center

600 N Brush St, Fremont, OH 43420

Bethesda Care Center, a 89-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Fremont, OH, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #709 of 912 rated homes in OH on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#709 of 912
In-state rank among rated OH homes
4.05
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
40
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Bethesda Care Center, a 89-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Fremont, OH, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #709 of 912 rated homes in OH on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#709 of 912
In-state rank among rated OH homes
4.05
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
40
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 922 OH nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
365510
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
89
Residents
82
In Hospital
No
County
Sandusky
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.05 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.14 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.68
CNA Hours
2.23
Total Nursing Hours
4.05 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
60.0%
RN Turnover
36.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Bethesda Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Bethesda Care Center ranks #709 of 912 rated nursing homes in OH on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Bethesda Care Center operates 89 certified beds in Fremont, OH with approximately 82 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 2★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 40 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 1 penalty totaling $65K levied against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.05 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 1.14 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Bethesda Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 60.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (40 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0572

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2025 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 21, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Dec 13, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 5, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 5, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 5, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 6.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 80.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 26.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 87.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 96.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 90.9% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $65K

Date Type Amount
Dec 13, 2024 Fine $65K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Bethesda Care Center, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Bethesda Care Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The OH registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View OH registry
  • Peer homes near 89 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in OH. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Bethesda Care Center?
Bethesda Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Bethesda Care Center rank among nursing homes in OH?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Bethesda Care Center ranks 709th among 912 rated nursing homes in OH (#709 of 912). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Bethesda Care Center?
Bethesda Care Center reports 4.05 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.14 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 60.0%.
How many beds does Bethesda Care Center have?
Bethesda Care Center has 89 certified beds with approximately 82 residents. The facility is located at 600 N Brush St, Fremont, OH 43420.
Does Bethesda Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Bethesda Care Center has 40 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Bethesda Care Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Bethesda Care Center has received 1 penalties totaling $65K.
Who owns Bethesda Care Center?
Bethesda Care Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Bethesda Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Bethesda Care Center was on Apr 2, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Bethesda Care Center?
Bethesda Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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