Nursing Homes · Willmar, MN
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Bethesda
901 Southeast Willmar Avenue · Willmar, MN 56201 · 248 certified beds
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About Bethesda
Bethesda is a nursing home in Willmar, Minnesota. Its capacity is 248 beds, above the Minnesota median of 60 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 19 citations, the most recent on December 10, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.44 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Willmar. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (19)
Records from January 2024 to December 2025.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2026.
December 10, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 23, 2026.
November 5, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2024.
November 5, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 12, 2024.
November 5, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2024.
October 25, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2024.
October 25, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2024.
October 25, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2024.
October 25, 2024
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2024.
October 25, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2024.
October 25, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2024.
May 3, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 23, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 23, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 23, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 23, 2024.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.44 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.99 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Minnesota.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Willmar.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
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