Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr
2501 Shelby Rd · La Crosse, WI · 54601 · 6087885700
100 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $3,145 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 19, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
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.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 15, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C March 15, 2023
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected April 15, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525265 · certified since January 17, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.