Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth
24 8th Street Northwest · Rochester, MN · 55901 · 5072894031
128 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $27,555 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C February 1, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $27,555 |
| March 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245530 · certified since May 1, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.