Bethesda Home sits on 12 acres at 408 E Main St in Goessel, Kansas, and has served seniors with a not-for-profit, Christian approach for years, and when you look at how the place is set up, you notice separate neighborhoods with names like Cottonwood, Willow, Sunflower, Butterfly Lane for assisted living, and Heritage for special care, and each of these comes with its own living room, dining and kitchen space, and outdoor patio or courtyard, which makes things feel homey for folks living there. The main nursing care neighborhoods got a recent renovation, and the place even has a butterfly garden that all residents can enjoy, while Heritage Neighborhood is the secure special care unit for Alzheimer's and dementia, including 12 private rooms, a secure courtyard, a living room, a kitchen area, and a dining room, so those with memory challenges have a safe and calm spot. The facility covers a wide range of care-independent living for seniors who like their privacy but want some support available, assisted living where help is on hand with daily tasks like dressing and medication, skilled nursing for those who need higher-level long-term or intermediate care, and short-term rehab for getting better after surgery or illness.
Bethesda offers 57 certified nursing care beds, 24-hour nursing staff on all units, as well as on-site memory care, respite care, adult day programs, and hospice care, so there's help when life brings changes or tougher situations. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are available, some with extra touches like furnished appliances, spacious closets, and garages. Meals come from on-staff chefs and meal planners who focus on nutrition, making sure residents are getting healthy, balanced meals. The community keeps busy with daily activities like singing, crafts, Bible studies, movies, and chances to meet others and stay active. There's a dining room, a coffee shop, and common areas for everybody to gather or just sit quietly when that's what someone needs. In their skilled rehab programs, the staff offers physical, occupational, and outpatient therapies for people recovering from hospital stays, injuries, or illness, helping residents regain strength before heading home or staying on for more long-term care.
The staff follows a strong mission of respect and kindness, with a person-centered care approach that's been recognized with awards for excellence, friendliness, and activities, and the home has high ratings-a 9.7 out of 10 average community score, plus a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Each person gets care based on their own needs and preferences, aimed at making transitions as gentle as possible, and there are still more undeveloped acres for the future. Memory care at Bethesda uses safety features to help prevent wandering, with activities meant to reduce confusion, and the secure unit keeps things calm for those with dementia. While experts and brochures are available for families who want to learn more, the main thing is that Bethesda Home tries to balance independence, community, and care, and strives to be a place where everyone is treated like they belong to a family.
