Bethesda
Willmar, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245427) · 248 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 262-5376 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethesda in Willmar, MN holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Bethesda reports 4.75 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
Bethesda has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Bethesda is a non profit, church-related nursing home in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1987. The facility is certified for 248 beds and reports an average daily census of 225.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethesda holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measures (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.75 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on record.
CMS data does not indicate the abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator currently in place.
No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided for this facility.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings or penalty history, directly on the Medicare Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethesda has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bethesda is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a 36.3% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Bethesda.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Bethesda.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bethesda is certified for 248 beds with an average daily census of 225.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Bethesda is a non profit, church-related facility; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Bethesda has been certified since February 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; Bethesda scores 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact Bethesda at (320) 262-5376 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact Bethesda at (320) 262-5376 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Bethesda's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245427?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.