Bethesda Care Center

600 N Brush St · Fremont, OH · 43420 · 4193349521

89 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Garden Springs Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).

Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

$64,604 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

66% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 40
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 76
Federal penalties 15% 63
Trend 10% 57
Context 5% 85

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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.023.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.030.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.54≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year66%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $64,604

Inspection citations (37 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 27, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected November 21, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 November 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 21, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Immediate jeopardy · J December 13, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected December 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

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

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

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

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

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

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

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

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

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

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F May 30, 2024

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

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

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

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 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.

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
December 13, 2024Fine$64,604

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365510 · certified since July 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.