Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 16 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and robust activity programs, making it a strong candidate for both long-term and memory care. While families are very satisfied with the clinical care, you may want to discuss specific expectations regarding room housekeeping and personal item organization during your initial intake meeting.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
16 reviews on Google“Bethany St. Joseph Care Center receives high praise for its compassionate nursing staff and effective rehabilitation services, with many families noting the facility's ability to provide comfort and professional care. While the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, some reviewers have suggested that room maintenance and food quality could be improved to better meet resident expectations.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective rehabilitation and therapy services
- Active and engaging resident activities
- Strong communication with families
Concerns
- Room cleanliness and organization (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 17 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how attentive the nursing staff is here; how do you ensure that level of personalized care is maintained during shift changes?
- 2Since we know communication is a priority for families, what is your preferred method for giving us regular updates on our loved one's well-being?
- 3Could you tell us a bit more about the daily activity calendar and how you keep residents engaged with the community?
- 4What is the process for managing medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
- 5How does the facility approach meal planning and nutrition to ensure the food is both healthy and enjoyable for the residents?
- 6What steps are taken by the housekeeping team to ensure that resident rooms and common areas are kept consistently clean and organized?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff who supported her were truly exemplary! Their kindness and concern knew no bounds. I was impressed with their use of Music & Memory as well as the frequent entertainment.”
“I'm a retired nurse with very high standards and BSJ met them all, personally and professionally.”
“On the day of her admission, we were greeted with such warmth, kindness and professionalism that I cried with relief when leaving that day, feeling that mom was in very good hands…and they did not disappoint!!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This 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
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Bethany St Joseph Care Center shows a pattern of recurring safety and care issues across multiple surveys, with repeated problems in fire safety systems, electrical equipment, and infection control appearing across all three inspections. The facility has persistent challenges with clinical care including pressure ulcer prevention, mobility assistance, and incontinence care, along with ongoing building safety violations involving sprinkler systems and corridor obstructions. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repetitive nature of safety violations suggests potential ongoing maintenance and oversight concerns that families should discuss during visits.
Jun 19, 2025Routine12
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Apr 25, 2024Routine9
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Mar 15, 2023Routine5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 7, 2023
$3,145
Ownership & Operations
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Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr
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Ownership & Management
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