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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Overview of Bethany Home

Bethany Home is a senior care facility located in Minden, NE. It offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation. The facility is committed to providing loving care with a spiritual touch.

(715) 258-5521 btank@bethany-home.org

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.27/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

69.4%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

59% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 14 - 15 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$14.6M

Operating deficit

-$468.7K

Voluntary non-profit home Church

Home revenue

$14,576,199.00

Operating deficit

$-468,725.00

Payroll costs

$5.7M

39.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$9.3M

Total costs $15.0M

100-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type

Skilled Care

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 525538

Certification type: Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF

County: WAUPACA

Ownership & operating entity

Bethany Home is administrated by GREGORY REICHENBACH.

Owner name: BETHANY HOME INC

Profit status: NONPROFIT

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing Care

Rehabilitation Care

Contact Information

Fax: (715) 258-6989

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour professional staff and assistance

Friendly

safe

and secure environment

Wednesday worship services

On-site Chaplin services

Engaging

fun-filled

and structured activities

Beauty/barber shop

Three nutritious meals daily

Transportation

Private rooms for all residents

Physical therapy

occupational therapy

and speech therapy

Hospice care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation Care, Activities Calendar

Religious Services

Yes

Operating Hours

Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Three nutritious meals daily.

Meals Included

Yes

Meals Per Day

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American Lutheran Home-Mondovi

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: WI 54755

Bed Count: 35

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DUHR, AMY

CCN: 525383

Occupancy: 53.5%

Home Revenue: $2,677,272.00

Payroll Costs: $1,238,551.00

Payroll %: 46.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 19.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.2152

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Bethany Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: WI 54981

Bed Count: 189

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BRANNON, MIKE

CCN: 525538

Occupancy: 69.4%

Home Revenue: $13,201,863.00

Payroll Costs: $5,698,623.00

Payroll %: 43.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 74.00

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.2723

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: WI 53525

Bed Count: 94

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MICHALSEN, PAUL

CCN: 525508

Occupancy: 69.0%

Home Revenue: $7,956,437.00

Payroll Costs: $3,356,781.00

Payroll %: 42.2%

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Alden Estates of Jefferson

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: WI 53549

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BODALSKI, GERARD

CCN: 525271

Occupancy: 96.5%

Home Revenue: $15,621,800.00

Payroll Costs: $6,311,949.00

Payroll %: 40.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 108.40

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0768

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 3

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: WI 53214

Bed Count: 152

Pets Allowed: No

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CCN: 525108

Occupancy: 64.5%

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Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.7526

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 4

WAUPACA, WI 54981

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224

Total Staff

145

Employees

Contractors

45,937

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	21	8	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	25	8	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	100	7.8	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

147 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

5 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

62 staff

6.4hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

4 staff

5.7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

10%

of total hours from contractors

4,583 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 40 Medical Director: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 10 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 RN Director of Nursing: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 7

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	60	40	100	18,307	91	100%	7.8
Physical Therapist	43	0	43	10,844	91	100%	6.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	15	10	25	5,463	91	100%	8
Registered Nurse	16	5	21	4,216	91	100%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	0	4	1,503	73	80%	7.9
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	935	64	70%	8.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	1	1	2	576	65	71%	7.4
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	556	68	75%	6.1
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	536	64	70%	7
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	472	59	65%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	5	5	413	63	69%	6.2
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	398	63	69%	5.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	392	49	54%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	7	7	272	47	52%	5.6
RN Director of Nursing	0	1	1	8	1	1%	8
Medical Director	0	1	1	8	3	3%	2.5

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Total Health inspections 4

33% below Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 10

63% below Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 27.3

2.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 7 citations

Complaint investigations 3 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.9

Serious Health citations 1

17% below Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2

Moderate Health citations 9

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 27, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Oct 27, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 21, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 21, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

73 Total Residents

Medicare 7 (9.6%)

Medicaid 41 (56.2%)

Private Pay/Other 25 (34.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 11.5

9% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 10.5

Functional decline score 26.6

20% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.1

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 16.4%

7% below Wisconsin average.

Walking Ability Worsened 33.4%

47% above Wisconsin average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 29.8%

14% above Wisconsin average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.8%

12% below Wisconsin average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.6%

89% below Wisconsin average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.4%

87% below Wisconsin average.

Depressive Symptoms 3.8%

24% below Wisconsin average.

Antipsychotic Use 18.1%

13% above Wisconsin average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.2%

3% above Wisconsin average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Wisconsin average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.0%

17% below Wisconsin average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.0%

8% better than Wisconsin average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Wisconsin average

Influenza Vaccine 86.7%

5% better than Wisconsin average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Bethany Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 69.4% ↓ 0.5pp vs 2022

Net Income -$468,725 ↑ ~$369K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,943,163 ↑ ~$765K vs 2022

Profit Margin -3.6% ↑ 7.0pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	81.4%	93.9%	93.6%	91.6%	90.9%	90.9%	85.8%	85.8%	76.6%	74.9%	69.9%	69.4%
Beds	119	104	104	104	104	104	98	85	100	100	100	189
Net Income	$332,458	$391,866	-$64,528	$373,715	-$742,944	-$834,137	-$2,429,585	-$1,462,976	$258,540	$1,833,046	-$837,829	-$468,725
Gross Revenue	$7,520,423	$7,861,915	$7,798,791	$8,584,244	$7,919,769	$8,444,994	$8,112,247	$7,694,650	$8,398,447	$8,619,099	$7,942,869	$13,201,863
Operating Expenses	$7,507,542	$7,804,619	$8,120,684	$8,410,030	$8,931,941	$9,597,444	$10,954,767	$13,144,876	$13,121,767	$13,352,629	$13,078,867	$13,473,256
Net Patient Revenue	$7,520,423	$7,861,915	$7,798,791	$8,584,244	$7,919,769	$8,444,994	$8,112,247	$7,694,650	$8,398,447	$8,619,099	$7,942,869	$11,630,195
Total Payroll	$5,425,033	$5,743,397	$6,093,154	$6,072,075	$6,354,302	$6,674,614	$6,233,068	$6,867,514	$6,248,222	$6,215,100	$6,178,159	$6,943,163
Profit Margin %	4.4%	5.0%	-0.8%	4.4%	-9.4%	-9.9%	-30.0%	-19.0%	3.1%	21.3%	-10.6%	-3.6%
Medicare %	7.8%	8.4%	6.2%	9.9%	7.1%	7.2%	9.9%	9.1%	9.1%	11.2%	8.2%	2.9%
Medicaid %	63.0%	63.3%	63.2%	54.5%	59.3%	65.3%	59.6%	50.7%	35.3%	30.2%	31.0%	32.3%
Private %	29.2%	28.3%	30.6%	35.6%	33.6%	27.5%	30.5%	40.2%	55.5%	58.5%	60.8%	64.8%
Revenue/Day	$212	$221	$219	$247	$229	$245	$256	$272	$316	$315	$312	$243
Cost/Day	$212	$219	$228	$242	$259	$278	$346	$465	$494	$489	$513	$282
Avg Length of Stay	203.7 days	237.6 days	230.8 days	166.4 days	269.7 days	271.6 days	188.7 days	163.5 days	121.2 days	71.5 days	216.1 days	310.4 days

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

WI Specifics: Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

WI Specifics: High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

WI Specifics: Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

General: Age 65+, WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.

Income Limits (2025): ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.

Asset Limits: None.

WI Specifics: Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

WI Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

WI Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Wisconsin SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified.

WI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).

WI Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

General: Age 65+, WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.

Income Limits (2025): ~$24,980/year (household).

Asset Limits: Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.

WI Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

General: Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

WI Specifics: Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Bethany Home

Bethany Home is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Bethany Home is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Bethany Home

Bethany Home is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Bethany Home is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

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Breakdown by payment type

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Finances and operations

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Citations history (last 3 years)

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Resident Census by Payment Source

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Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

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Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Wisconsin Seniors

Family Care Program

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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