Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth
24 8th Street Northwest, Rochester, MN 55901 · (507) 289-4031
Non profit - Corporation · 128 certified beds
Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 8 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $27,555 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 26, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.March 26, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.March 26, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.March 26, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.March 26, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 26, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.March 26, 2026 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 26, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 26, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 14, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 14, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $27,555March 14, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 3 daysStarting April 9, 2024
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 | 3.53 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.62 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.66 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.4% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 128 |
| Average residents per day | 94.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Charter House Inc Rochester · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Madonna Towers of Rochester Rochester · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Edenbrook of Rochester Rochester · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Edenbrook Rochester West Rochester · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center Rochester · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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