Quick answers
- Where is Bethany Home?
- 1226 Berlin Street, Waupaca, WI 54981, in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
- What is the phone number of Bethany Home?
- (715) 258-5521, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Bethany Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Bethany Home been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Bethany Home.
- What did inspectors find at Bethany Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 15, 2023 to October 27, 2025), Medicare lists 10 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 15, 2023 to October 27, 2025), Bethany Home had 10 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 0.03 hours per resident per day; the Wisconsin average is 4.25 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: May 21, 2025 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 21, 2025 (standard health inspection); October 27, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 4 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
Previous cycle: April 17, 2024 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 17, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
Earlier cycle: March 15, 2023 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: March 15, 2023 (standard health inspection); September 30, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (20)
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0541 Level E
“Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0291 Level D
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
E0032 Level F
“Provide primary/alternate means for communication.”
E0035 Level F
“Provide family notifications of emergency plan.”
K0346 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.”
K0711 Level F
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
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.”
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0521 Level E
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0222 Level D
“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.”
K0291 Level D
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
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 | Wisconsin | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.01 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.01 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 0.02 | 2.61 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 0.03 | 4.25 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.02 | 3.75 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.01 | 0.66 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 100.0% | 46.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 100.0% | 40.1% | 42.5% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 87.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Bethany Home, Inc. |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1994-07-01 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1226 Berlin Street, Waupaca, WI 54981 |
| County | Waupaca County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Phone | (715) 258‑5521 |
| CMS Certification Number | 525538 |
| 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).
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- Avina of Weyauwega8.1 mi · Weyauwega, WI · 1 of 5 stars
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Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca0.3 mi · Waupaca, WI · Critical Access Hospital
- Thedacare Medical Center - Wild Rose14 mi · Wild Rose, WI · Critical Access Hospital
- Thedacare Medical Center - New London17 mi · New London, WI · Critical Access 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