Bethany on the Lake LLC
1020 Lark Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 · (320) 762-1567
For profit - Corporation · 83 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Bethany on the Lake LLC has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 2 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $19,330 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 13, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 13, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.August 13, 2025 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 26, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 26, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 10, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.December 12, 2024 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $19,330March 26, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.81 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.86 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.23 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.72 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.4% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 83 |
| Average residents per day | 80 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Knute Nelson Care Center Alexandria · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Evansville Care Center Evansville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Galeon Osakis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Bethany on the Lake LLC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.