Quick answers
- Where is Bethany St Joseph Care Center?
- 2501 Shelby Rd., La Crosse, WI 54601, in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
- What is the phone number of Bethany St Joseph Care Center?
- (608) 788-5700, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Bethany St Joseph Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Bethany St Joseph Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Bethany St Joseph Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Bethany St Joseph Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 15, 2023 to June 19, 2025), Medicare lists 13 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).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 15, 2023 to June 19, 2025), Bethany St Joseph Care Center had 13 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 4.36 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: June 19, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 19, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
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 E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
Previous cycle: April 25, 2024 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 25, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: March 15, 2023 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 15, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0583 Level F
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0888 Level C
“Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19”
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 (13)
E0013 Level F
“Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.”
K0919 Level F
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
K0331 Level E
“Construct fire resistant interior walls.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
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.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0919 Level E
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0232 Level E
“Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.”
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 | 1.32 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.38 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.66 | 2.61 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.36 | 4.25 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.84 | 3.75 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.99 | 0.66 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 99.0% | 46.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 94.7% | 40.1% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Bethany-St Joseph Corporation.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wipfli LLP | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 23, 2025 |
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 | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 73.6 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Bethany-St Joseph Corporation |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1977-01-17 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2501 Shelby Rd., La Crosse, WI 54601 |
| County | La Crosse County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Phone | (608) 788‑5700 |
| CMS Certification Number | 525265 |
| Name in Medicare records | Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr |
| 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).
- Hillview Health Care Center1.0 mi · La Crosse, WI · 5 of 5 stars
- Benedictine Manor of LaCrosse1.1 mi · La Crosse, WI · 1 of 5 stars
- Riverside1.8 mi · La Crosse, WI · 5 of 5 stars
- La Crescent Health Services6.2 mi · La Crescent, MN · 1 of 5 stars
- Onalaska Care Center8.0 mi · Onalaska, WI · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center2.3 mi · La Crosse, WI · Acute Care Hospital
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc2.7 mi · La Crosse, WI · Acute Care Hospital
- Vernon Memorial Hospital22 mi · Viroqua, 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