Bethesda Care Center
Fremont, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365510) · 89 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $64,604
Phone: (419) 334-9521 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethesda Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Bethesda Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.05 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
Bethesda Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $64,604.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Bethesda Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fremont, Ohio (Sandusky County), first approved for certification on July 1, 1980. The facility is certified for 89 beds and currently serves an average of 81.6 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Garden Springs Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethesda Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 2 out of 5, staffing rating 2 out of 5, and quality measure rating 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 4.05 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $64,604.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS's abuse icon is not indicated as active for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed in the provided data.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to available data, so current ratings reflect the operator named above. This profile is drawn solely from CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethesda Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.05 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 60.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $64,604.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bethesda Care Center is certified for 89 beds and has an average daily census of 81.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Garden Springs Healthcare chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively, combining into an overall of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 4193349521 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4193349521 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365510?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.