Bethany Home
1226 Berlin Street · Waupaca, WI · 54981 · 7152585521
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525538 · certified since July 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.