Bethel Senior Living

4.2(52 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units: 33
Medicare rating: 3 of 5
Ownership: Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds: 59
Inspections: View history (69 citations)
Licensed operator: Bethel Lutheran Home, Inc.
Licensed capacity: Licensed for up to 33 residents

What Families Think

Reviewers frequently praise specific staff members by name for their kindness, patience, and attentive care of residents, giving Bethel Senior Living a strong overall Google rating. However, one detailed and serious account raises concerns about nursing leadership, communication around end-of-life care, and roommate/visitation policies.

The Good

Staff repeatedly praised by name for kindness
Nurses and CNAs described as attentive and compassionate
Families feel loved ones are cared about, not just cared for
Clean, welcoming facility per a recent reviewer

The Bad

One serious report of poor communication and compassion from nursing leadership
One account of unclear roommate and visitation policies during hospice care
One report of facility misrepresenting a resident's medical needs to another provider

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Bethel Senior Living is a senior living community in Selma, California offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 52 reviews.

About Bethel Senior Living

Bethel Senior Living is a 33-bed assisted living community in Selma, California. The facility serves older adults requiring help with daily activities and medical oversight.

Families consistently praise the nursing and care staff for their compassion and attentiveness. Several reviews highlight individual caregivers by name, describing them as going above and beyond, one family noted that staff "call him 'grandpa'" and express genuine warmth. Visitors describe walking into the facility and sensing something special about the workplace culture, attributing it to the people who work there. One family wrote that their relatives are "cared about, not just being cared for." However, one family with a parent on hospice for end-stage dementia expressed serious concerns about nursing leadership, though they credited direct care staff with providing comfort.

Bethel Senior Living holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Google across 52 reviews. The majority reflect positive experiences with the care team, though families should ask detailed questions about leadership, staffing consistency, and how the community supports residents with complex medical needs like end-stage dementia care.

Types of Care at Bethel Senior Living

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

Emergency Call System
Private Bathroom
Private Rooms
Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

24-Hour Staff
Gathering / Activity Spaces
Housekeeping
Laundry Service
Medication Management
On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Bethel Senior Living

4.2overall · 52 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (52)

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J. A.

May 2026

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Please get rid of your "director of nurses". My dad has been at this home for about 2.5yrs. He's been on hospice the entire time for end stage dementia. He is currently on oxygen and morphine, choking, and having difficultybreathing. We don't expect my dad to be here to much longer. The 2 stars is only because the nurses and cna's have been great with my dad. Some even call him "grandpa". I truly appreciate them. If it hadn't been for them I would've gave no stars. Now, if you know someone with dementia you know they can have anger issues. This home tried to have my dad moved to another facility about 2 months ago. The facility was a REGULAR RETIREMENT HOME where people lived independently. When I called the facility to get their information, they said they had no idea my dad had dementia and that he couldn't care for himself and that Bethel administration never mentioned that. Bethel has been trying to get rid of my dad for a while now because he hasn't gotten along with his roommates so they haven't been able to keep a roommate in his room with him. We can't afford a private room. Now that my dad is about to pass away we've been going to be with him so he's not alone. My dad has 4 kids and lots of grandkids. The director of nursing talked to my sister (in front of our other family members) today and said when they put another person in the room that only 2 people can visit my dad at a time. My sister and niece got upset (understandably) because, how can you tell someone they can't all be with their dad at the same time when he's dying. The director of nurses told my sister and niece "well you can always take him home or have him transferred to another facility". My sister was livid and now so am I. How heartless of a person to say something like that to people that are watching their father die? And why, because your loosing money on the unoccupied bed (like we were previously told)? Well I'm sorry my dad hasn't died quick enough for you! The director of nurses should find a new line of work because she obviously has no compassion or bed side manner at all! Thank you to the nurses and cna's for treating my dad with kindness and compassion! I will be filing a formal complaint against the director of nurses with the board of nursing and the state. I will also be filing to have an internal review of this facility with the state. If needed I will also be filing a civil lawsuit against Bethel for the mental anguish and for them trying to send my dad to another facility that was not equipped to care for him and for falsely representing my dad's medical condition and needs.

Arlie Rogers

Mar 2026

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Heather and the entire staff (shout out Lafe in maintenance) at Bethel have been so kind, gracious and helpful of my family who are residents there. We have had such a positive experience there and know our family is cared about, not just being cared for.

Alison Rogers

Mar 2026

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Heather Castillo has been amazing at Bethel Lutheran Homes. She is very patient, understanding, and overall such a pleasure to work with. Thank you Heather! 🥰🥰🥰

Al Hernandez

Oct 2025

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I can’t say enough wonderful things about Heather. She has truly gone above and beyond in caring for my mother at the nursing home. From making sure her medications are always taken care of, to helping her transition smoothly into a new room, Heather has been there every step of the way with kindness, patience, and compassion. Not only has Heather been incredible, but the entire facility and nursing staff have been such a blessing. The nurses are attentive, professional, and truly dedicated to their residents. The facility itself is clean, welcoming, and provides an environment where we feel confident and at peace knowing my mother is in good hands. We are so grateful for the care, compassion, and support they provide every day.

Mario Hernandez

May 2024

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My mother-n-law just recently became a new resident at this facility. There is something so special about this place the moment you walk in. I can't find the right words to explain the feeling I think and know it's the people that work here makes it special. I want to thank everyone. God bless you all.

Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 69 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 5, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations

Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 26, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 26, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2025

Aug 22, 2025Health Complaint2 citations

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2025

Nov 15, 2024Health Complaint3 citations

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 6, 2024

Oct 28, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard22 citations

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 7, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 7, 2024
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 7, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 7, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 7, 2024
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 7, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 7, 2024
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 7, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 7, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 22, 2024

Dec 1, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard25 citations

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 21, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 21, 2024

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Bethel Senior Living offer?

Bethel Senior Living offers Assisted Living.

Where is Bethel Senior Living located?

Bethel Senior Living is located at 2280 Dockery Avenue in Selma, California.

What do families say about Bethel Senior Living?

How did Bethel Senior Living do on recent health and safety inspections?

Bethel Senior Living had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 69 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Bethel Senior Living?

Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Bethel Senior Living and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.

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Quick Facts

Total units: 33
Medicare rating: 3 of 5
Ownership: Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds: 59
Inspections: View history (69 citations)
Licensed operator: Bethel Lutheran Home, Inc.
Licensed capacity: Licensed for up to 33 residents

What Families Think

The Good

Staff repeatedly praised by name for kindness
Nurses and CNAs described as attentive and compassionate
Families feel loved ones are cared about, not just cared for
Clean, welcoming facility per a recent reviewer

The Bad

One serious report of poor communication and compassion from nursing leadership
One account of unclear roommate and visitation policies during hospice care
One report of facility misrepresenting a resident's medical needs to another provider

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

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Bethel Senior Living

Quick Facts

What Families Think

The Good

The Bad

About Bethel Senior Living

Types of Care at Bethel Senior Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

Community Amenities

Activities

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Reviews of Bethel Senior Living

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Government Inspection History

Frequently Asked Questions

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Rolling Hills Care Center

Harvest At Fowler

Fowler Care Center

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A-Plus In Home Care

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