Bethany Home, Inc

Nursing Home · Minden, NE

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number285270

Contact & location

515 West First Street
Minden, NE 68959
Kearney County
Phone
(308) 832-1594
ZIP code
68959 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
64
Residents per day
59.8 (93% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Bethany Home INC
Medicare certified since
October 1, 2005
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.21 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.04 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.27 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.90 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.65 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
40.0 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
37.5 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 26, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 21 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-06-26 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-08
2025-06-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-08
2025-06-26 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-08
2025-06-26 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-08
2025-06-26 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-08
2025-06-26 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-08
2025-06-26 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-08
2024-05-02 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-02 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-02 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-02 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-02 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-07
2023-06-08 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-31
2023-06-08 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-31
2023-06-08 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-31
2023-06-08 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-31
2023-06-08 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-31
2023-06-08 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.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-31

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Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bethany Home INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Althouse, Douglas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bethany Home INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Terry (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dorn, Marcia (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Faber, Dana (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hultquist, Rob (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Scott (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nielsen, Sharry (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Paulsen, Karla (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Tank, Robert (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Tira, Kay (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Yant, Mary Evelyn (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Terry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dorn, Marcia (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Faber, Dana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hultquist, Rob (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Scott (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Nielsen, Sharry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Paulsen, Karla (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Tira, Kay (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Yant, Mary Evelyn (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Terry (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Dorn, Marcia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Faber, Dana (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Hultquist, Rob (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Scott (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Nielsen, Sharry (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Paulsen, Karla (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Tira, Kay (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Yant, Mary Evelyn (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Althouse, Douglas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Tank, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Bethany Home, Inc?

Bethany Home, Inc has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.

How many beds does Bethany Home, Inc have?

It has 64 certified beds and cares for about 60 residents per day.

Has Bethany Home, Inc been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Bethany Home, Inc?

(308) 832-1594. The facility is located at 515 West First Street, Minden, NE 68959.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.