Los Banos, California
New Bethany
Assisted Living · Memory Care
1441 Berkeley Drive, Los Banos, CA 93635
New Bethany is a senior living community in Los Banos, California offering residential (assisted living) care, memory care, and skilled nursing.
- Licensed capacity
- 76 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- February 1999
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
New Bethany's licensed record includes 5 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) and 9 Type B (administrative) findings across 27.5 years of operation, with 1 Type A finding and 1 substantiated allegation in the past three years.
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- Track record — Over more than 27 years of operation, New Bethany has accumulated 5 Type A and 9 Type B findings, which for a 76-bed community with this much history is a record worth discussing directly with staff.
- Recent 3 years — In the past three years, inspections shifted from routine visits to include 4 complaint investigations, one of which produced a Type A finding and one a substantiated allegation, suggesting recent activity has surfaced at least one issue that should be understood in detail.
- Complaints — Across the full licensed period, 5 of 23 investigated allegations were substantiated (about 22%), with the majority (16) unsubstantiated and 2 unfounded, so most complaints raised did not hold up on investigation.
- Operating tenure — Licensed since 1999, New Bethany has a long operating history, which gives more confidence in reading the pattern of findings than would be possible for a newer community.
- 1.Can you walk through what the Type A finding from the most recent inspection (03/25/2026) involved and what corrective steps were taken?
- 2.What was the nature of the substantiated allegation in the past three years, and how was it resolved?
- 3.Since there have been 4 complaint investigations in the past three years alone, what categories of concerns have families or staff raised recently?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #247200745
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 5
- Type B citations · administrative
- 9
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 22
Facility evaluation
Jul 16, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jul 7, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jun 19, 2026
Facility evaluation
Mar 25, 2026
Facility evaluation
Sep 9, 2025
1–5 of 22 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,600 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,600 / mo
- Studios
- $5,400 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $6,400 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
7 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
1 service
- Respite / Short-term care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
16 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
4 features
- Accommodates special diets
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
- All-day / Flexible meal times
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
3.3Average RatingAveraged from 13 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Long-term residents and families describe attentive, warm caregiving and a strong sense of community, but recent front-desk rudeness and a serious abuse allegation warrant careful in-person verification.
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- Staff & care — Multiple reviewers describe staff as warm and attentive, noting residents who gained strength and mobility through consistent care, meals, and exercise.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers highlight a homelike feel with wide hallways, a chapel offering daily prayer and weekly Mass, and a peaceful central patio.
- Activities — Activity directors are praised for offering a range of options, from light physical movement to games, tailored to residents' abilities.
- Value & pricing — One reviewer notes the pricing is attractive compared to similar facilities in the area.
- Daily life & dignity — Visitors describe residents as clean, happy, and treated affectionately by staff throughout the community.
- Communication — Several recent reviewers report rude or dismissive treatment from front-desk or administrative staff when inquiring about admissions.
- Staff & care — One serious review alleges caregiver mistreatment and covered-up falls or incidents, which families should raise directly with administration.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — A single review mentions pest issues such as ants and roaches, which is worth confirming during an in-person tour.
- Financial transparency — Reviews don't detail how costs change if a resident's care needs increase, so families should ask about pricing tiers for higher levels of care.
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