Bethesda
901 Southeast Willmar Avenue, Willmar, MN 56201 · (320) 262-5376
Non profit - Church related · 248 certified beds
Bethesda has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 5 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 10, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 10, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 10, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.December 10, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.December 10, 2025 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.December 10, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.December 10, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 5, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 5, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 5, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 3, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.75 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.78 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.28 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.3% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 248 |
| Average residents per day | 225.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Cura of Willmar Willmar · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Glenoaks Senior Living Campus New London · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Appleton Area Health Appleton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Parkview Home Belview · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Browns Valley Health Center Browns Valley · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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