Bethesda
901 Southeast Willmar Avenue · Willmar, MN · 56201 · 3202625376
248 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
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 | 4.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
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 December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 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 February 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 24, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 24, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245427 · certified since February 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.