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Bethany Home, INC

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

515 West First Street, Minden, NE 6895964 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 9 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 5)
  • High staff turnover (51%)

Bottom 25% in NE · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Bethany Home is noted for its clean environment and active social programming, which can be beneficial for long-term residents. However, given the serious allegations regarding staff conduct and management responsiveness, we strongly advise families to schedule an unannounced visit and ask specific questions about their protocols for reporting and investigating staff misconduct.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

9 reviews on Google
Bethany Home, Inc. receives praise for its clean facility, variety of activities, and compassionate care for long-term residents. However, serious allegations regarding staff conduct and the handling of abuse reports have been raised, which families should investigate thoroughly.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff6.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Engaging variety of activities
  • Compassionate long-term care

Concerns

  • Allegations of staff abuse and poor management response

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02016(2)3.72017(6)3.02018(2)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 11 analyzed

5
7
4
0
3
2
2
0
1
2

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent focus on facility management, what specific steps are you taking to improve communication with families regarding their loved one's daily care?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a 4-star staffing rating; how does this consistent staffing level translate into the quality of daily interaction and support for residents?
  • 3With the variety of activities mentioned by families, could you walk me through what a typical social calendar looks like for a resident this week?
  • 4In light of the recent health inspection reports, what specific protocols have been implemented to ensure the highest standards of safety and resident well-being?
  • 5How does your leadership team handle concerns or feedback from family members to ensure that issues are addressed promptly and transparently?
  • 6What is your facility's specific protocol for handling medical emergencies, and how quickly are family members notified in those situations?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Whether recovering from a surgery, enjoying her assisted living apartment, or needing the nursing home side as she ended her journey on this earth - she was treated with love and respect by a great staff in a beautiful facility.

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★

Twice my grandmother was abused by staff, I worked in dietary they would not get rid of abusive staff in nursing until state was gone.

Grandchild of resident · 2018☆☆☆☆

This is really nice and clean and everyone is really nice

Visitor · 2017★★★★★
Source: 9 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.84hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.19hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
39%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.4%
US
14.4%
NE
19.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.6%
US
15.5%
NE
20.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.1%
US
19.4%
NE
26.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.8%
US
15.3%
NE
19.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
5.6%
US
12.1%
NE
4.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🦠

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.4%
US
1.6%
NE
3.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.0%
Better than Avg
Here
96.0%
US
79.8%
NE
75.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.6%
Better than Avg
Here
90.6%
US
81.8%
NE
80.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.3%
US
1.6%
NE
2.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Above state avg (6.7)

Bethany Home shows persistent issues across all three surveys, with recurring problems in electrical systems, fire safety, and dietary services that appear uncorrected despite provider claims of correction dates. The facility has struggled with the same electrical and emergency power deficiencies in 2023, 2024, and 2025, alongside ongoing fire safety violations and food handling concerns. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the repeated nature of these safety-related issues suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider before visiting.

Jun 26, 2025Routine
14
0802Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0035Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

May 2, 2024Routine
13
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0754Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Jun 8, 2023Routine
13
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0131Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0809Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Bethany Home, INC

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Bethany Home INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Christensen, TerryManaging Control - Governing BodyDorn, MarciaManaging Control - Governing BodyFaber, DanaManaging Control - Governing BodyHultquist, RobManaging Control - Governing BodyJohnson, ScottManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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