Bethany Home, Inc
515 West First Street · Minden, NE · 68959 · 3088321594
64 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
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.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
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.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023
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.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
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.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 8, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285270 · certified since October 1, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.