AG Brown announced conditionally approving the sale and transfer of ownership, control, and governance of Bethel Lutheran Home, Inc., a California nonprofit religious corporation, to for-profit Bayshire Central Valley LLC, a California limited liability company that is doing business as Jericho Care Group, and its newly formed affiliates. Bethel has been serving seniors since 1928 and operates a single campus in Fresno County that includes 59 skilled nursing beds, 33 assisted living suites, and 36 independent living cottages. The conditional approval ensures the continued operation of essential senior care services and uninterrupted access for residents

“Today’s conditional approval helps ensure that a change in ownership does not disrupt care for residents at Bethel Lutheran Home, which has been part of the Fresno County community for nearly 100 years. The safeguards outlined in our conditional approval letter will keep services in place, maintain oversight, and protect staffing and finances. We will monitor compliance and enforce the requirements as necessary.” -AG Bonta