See every facility — official ratings, family reviews, no referral fees.
Nursing HomeMedicaid Investigative

Bethany Rehab & Hcc

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

3298 Resource Parkway, Dekalb, IL 6011590 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 89 Google reviews

Bethany Rehab & Hcc Nursing Home in Dekalb, IL — Street View
Street View

Watch Bethany Rehab & Hcc

Get an email when new inspections, ratings, or penalties are published for this facility.

We’ll only email you about this — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (26 vs median 11.0)
  • High staff turnover (76%)
  • High RN turnover (78%)

Bottom 25% in IL · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · Very high staff turnover · Worst in TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE chain · $419,794 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility has shown recent improvements in communication and activities, the recurring reports of delayed call-light responses and hygiene issues are significant red flags. If you consider this facility, we strongly recommend visiting during off-hours or weekends to observe staffing levels firsthand and asking management specifically about their current protocol for call-light response times.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

89 reviews on Google
Bethany Rehab & HCC presents a highly polarized experience for families. While recent reviews highlight improvements in communication and staff engagement under new ownership, there is a persistent, critical pattern of neglect, particularly regarding call-light response times and basic hygiene for residents. Families should be aware that while some report excellent therapy and nursing care, others have documented severe lapses in medication management and patient safety.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food2.0Staff5.0Clean6.0Activities9.0Meds2.0Memory4.0Comms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Effective physical and occupational therapy department
  • Engaging activity and social programs
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment
  • Responsive and compassionate individual nursing staff

Concerns

  • Excessive wait times for call lights (often 1-3 hours) (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor hygiene and failure to assist with toileting/incontinence (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Medication errors and delays in administration (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Chronic understaffing and high staff turnover (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Poor communication from management and administrative staff (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'14(1)'18(2)'20(2)'22(7)'24(13)'26(6)

Distribution · 76 analyzed

5
40
4
7
3
2
2
1
1
26

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard great things about your physical and occupational therapy departments; could you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents to regain their independence?
  • 2How does the nursing team ensure that medication is administered accurately and on a consistent schedule for every resident?
  • 3With the facility being so well-maintained, what specific routines are in place to ensure that personal hygiene and incontinence care are handled promptly and with dignity?
  • 4What kind of social programs or daily activities do you have planned to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in a resident's condition during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and providing immediate care?
  • 6We noticed the management team is very active in responding to feedback; how does the administration typically communicate important facility updates or changes to the families?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

I was here back in 2019 for a month and cried everyday... However now that I'm here I can definitely see how much things have changed. They are cleaning the rooms daily and making sure I have my meds on time.

Rehab patient · 2023★★★★★

My mother left this place worse than when she went in... The staff was hit or miss. Some were nice, some dropped the ball.

Long-term resident's family · 2022☆☆☆☆

I believe more recently it is under new ownership, which I personally feel has greatly enhanced the care my mother has been receiving, the communication I receive regarding her care, and the all around atmosphere has been more positive.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 89 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.87hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.48hrs
85%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
76%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
80%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Worse Than Avg

12

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.7%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
De kalb
23.6%

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

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
75.8%
US
95.5%
IL
91.8%
De kalb
93.3%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
15.5%
IL
21.8%
De kalb
19.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.5%
US
15.3%
IL
15.9%
De kalb
16.4%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.1%
US
5.3%
IL
6.6%
De kalb
5.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.4%
US
19.4%
IL
21.1%
De kalb
18.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility54.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
54.3%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
De kalb
75.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility59.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
59.8%
US
79.8%
IL
63.1%
De kalb
73.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.4%
US
1.6%
IL
2.4%
De kalb
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

26deficiencies
9penalties
Well above state avg (12.0)
42 complaint-triggered
$419,794 in fines

Bethany Rehab faces significant quality concerns with families frequently filing complaints that trigger inspections - nearly half of all 83 deficiencies stem from family reports. The facility shows persistent problems with basic daily care assistance, safety supervision, and proper treatment according to medical orders, with these issues recurring across multiple surveys and continuing into recent 2025 inspections, suggesting ongoing care quality challenges that families should carefully evaluate.

Apr 1, 2026Complaint
2
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0790Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Mar 10, 2026Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Feb 24, 2026Complaint
4
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Jan 13, 2026Complaint
2
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Sep 5, 2025Complaint
5
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Aug 26, 2025Complaint
2
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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 7, 2025

$102,105

Fine

Dec 27, 2024

$14,050

Fine

Sep 24, 2024

$22,970

Fine

Jul 24, 2024

$125,694

Fine

May 28, 2024

$14,050

Fine

Sep 20, 2023

$87,064

Payment Denial

Sep 20, 2023

12-day denial

Payment Denial

Jun 29, 2023

12-day denial

Fine

Jun 29, 2023

$40,879

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Bethany Rehab & Hcc

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care

Chain Size

26 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 22 of 25 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Constace Marie Mendolia 2009 Irrv Tr

Owner · Organization

Joseph C Tutera 2009 Irrevocable Trust

Owner · Organization

Mary Margaret Cunningham 2009 Irrv Tr

Owner · Organization

Tutera, Joseph

Owner

Key personnel

Walnut Creek Management Company LLCManagerBloom, RandallManagerBrooks, KileyManagerRitter, DanielManagerTutera, JosephManager
Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

References & Resources

EveryPlace is a research directory. Facility information is compiled from public sources — Medicare.gov, state licensing portals, Google Places, and publicly available street-level imagery. Listings do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or advertisement, and we do not accept payment for placement. Families should verify all details directly with the facility and the original sources linked above before making any care decisions. See our Research Policy for our editorial standards, correction process, and image-removal policy.

Safer Alternatives Nearby

Based on current clinical data, we identified 3 nearby facilities within 10 miles that may offer a stronger care environment. We encourage families to compare options carefully.

Call