Bethel Nursing Home Company Inc
17 Narragansett Avenue · Ossining, NY · 10562 · 9149417300
43 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 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.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 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.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 24, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335490 · certified since April 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.