Em Unruh
Aug 2025
Visited our uncle who is staying here. Seems like a nice place.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 57
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 57
- Inspections
- View history (33 citations)
- Religious affiliation
- Not-for-profit Christian retirement community
- Short-term care option
- Offers rehab care after major surgery
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviewers of Bethesda Home are divided: several families praise the caring, attentive staff and the personal attention their loved ones received, while a couple of reviewers describe a decline in quality after a change in administration, along with restrictive rules and frequent fundraising mail. The community is a not-for-profit Christian nursing home in Goessel, Kansas offering both long-term and short-term rehabilitation care.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and attentive to residents
- Family felt reassured about quality of care
- Individualized attention noted despite nursing-home setting
- Faith-based activities like Bible study and singing
The Bad
- One report of restrictive rules and lack of activities
- One reviewer noted decline in quality after admin change
- One complaint about frequent, aggressive fundraising mail
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Bethesda Home is a senior living community in Goessel, Kansas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 42 reviews.
About Bethesda Home
Bethesda Home is a not-for-profit Christian retirement community in Goessel, Kansas, offering compassionate long-term residential care as well as temporary rehabilitation care for recuperation after major surgery.
The community is staffed and supervised by individuals committed to the well-being of residents, emphasizing three core values: love, respect, and kindness. Caregivers provide proper health care through an integrated approach that encompasses nutrition, physical fitness, spiritual well-being, emotional stability, and a comfortable living environment.
Bethesda Home offers a wide variety of daily activities and events designed to keep residents' minds active and strong, including singing, community engagement, Bible studies, crafts, and movies. Residents are respected and encouraged to thrive and grow as cherished members of the Bethesda community.
Types of Care at Bethesda Home
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Bethesda Home
4.4overall · 42 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (42)
Mike Buddy
Jul 2025
I wouldn’t send my worst enemy there. It has to be the worst nursing home in the area. They have no activities for the residents. You are MADE to stay in your room like a prisoner. When my family member returned from a doctors appointment they searched her like they were the police. They found a Pepsi in her belongings. Then they started questioning her about where she got the Pepsi. I got my family member out of there care as fast as I could. Family members beware, this non profit will follow you around like you are a cash cow. They use the USPS like a weapon. I had to change my residence 4 times before I finally stopped getting there literature. Every time I received there mail, they were begging for money. I got my family members out of there as fast as I could.
Stephanie Regier
Apr 2025
The management and staff care deeply about the residents. When my Grandma lived there they took great care of her and I didn’t worry about how she was being cared for. I would recommend Bethesda to anyone.
Val Litwiller
Dec 2017
My mom is there and they take such good care of her..the staff is so nice..they like to tease my mom n she loves it n comes back with a witty answer..they really try to give each one individual care-as much as you can in a nursing home
Qpons Sale
Aug 2017
Used to be an amazing place where it was more like a private residence. It was incredible! Now, it's turning into a pit. The Kidd lady is rude and lazy. The admin changed and now won't do anything for residents unless it's going to generate money. Really wish Kidd and the new admins would move on so the place can go back to being spectacular.
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 33 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jun 23, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 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 May 17, 2025
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 Apr 22, 2025
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 4, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2025
Jun 7, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 27, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 27, 2023
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 27, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 27, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 27, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 27, 2023
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 27, 2023
Dec 14, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2022
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 Jan 11, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2022
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2022
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 11, 2022
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 Jan 11, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
Meet other general requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 11, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2022
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 Bethesda Home offer?
Bethesda Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Bethesda Home located?
Bethesda Home is located at 408 E Main in Goessel, Kansas.
What do families say about Bethesda Home?
Reviewers of Bethesda Home are divided: several families praise the caring, attentive staff and the personal attention their loved ones received, while a couple of reviewers describe a decline in quality after a change in administration, along with restrictive rules and frequent fundraising mail. The community is a not-for-profit Christian nursing home in Goessel, Kansas offering both long-term and short-term rehabilitation care.
How did Bethesda Home do on recent health and safety inspections?
Bethesda Home had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 33 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.
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