Quick answers
- Where is Bethany Home, Inc?
- 515 West First Street, Minden, NE 68959, in Kearney County, Nebraska.
- What is the phone number of Bethany Home, Inc?
- (308) 832-1594, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Bethany Home, Inc?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Bethany Home, Inc been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Bethany Home, Inc.
- What did inspectors find at Bethany Home, Inc?
- In its last three inspection cycles (June 8, 2023 to June 26, 2025), Medicare lists 19 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (June 8, 2023 to June 26, 2025), Bethany Home, Inc had 19 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.10 hours per resident per day; the Nebraska average is 4.12 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: June 26, 2025 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 26, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0802 Level F
“Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
Previous cycle: May 2, 2024 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 2, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: June 8, 2023 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 8, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0803 Level E
“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.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0809 Level D
“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.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (21)
E0035 Level F
“Provide family notifications of emergency plan.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0754 Level E
“Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0131 Level E
“Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.”
K0919 Level D
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.05 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.21 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.83 | 2.75 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.10 | 4.12 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.51 | 3.57 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.67 | 0.48 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 34.2% | 48.5% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 27.3% | 43.5% | 42.5% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Bethany Home Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Home Inc | Direct owner | 100% | January 1, 1966 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 60 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Bethany Home Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2005-10-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 515 West First Street, Minden, NE 68959 |
| County | Kearney County |
| State | Nebraska |
| Phone | (308) 832‑1594 |
| CMS Certification Number | 285270 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial15 mi · Kearney, NE · 5 of 5 stars
- Mother Hull Home15 mi · Kearney, NE · 2 of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village15 mi · Kearney, NE · 1 of 5 stars
- Brookestone Gardens16 mi · Kearney, NE · 5 of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - St John's16 mi · Kearney, NE · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Kearney County Health Services Hospital0.7 mi · Minden, NE · Critical Access Hospital
- Kearney Regional Medical Center15 mi · Kearney, NE · Acute Care Hospital
- CHI Health Good Samaritan16 mi · Kearney, NE · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13