Total health inspections
3
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
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.
Bethany St Joseph Care Center
Nursing Home
Bethany St Joseph Care Center
Nursing Home
Bethany St. Joseph is a care center located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It offers a variety of services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and an adult day center. The facility is committed to providing quality care and a supportive community.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
Occupancy rate
55.7%
Residents per day (avg)
67
Occupancy rate
55.7%
Residents per day (avg)
67
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
39% 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
9 - 10 months
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
17 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$9.0M
Operating deficit
-$787.7K
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$8,951,980.00
Operating deficit
$-787,712.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.7M
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:
525265
Certification type:
Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County:
LA CROSSE
Ownership & operating entity
Bethany St Joseph Care Center is administrated by KRISTINE BLEXRUD.
Owner name:
BETHANY-ST JOSEPH CORPORATION
Profit status:
NONPROFIT
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Fax:
(608) 788-4030
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Adult Day Center, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing Facilities
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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
-24%
-1%
-24%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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DUHR, AMY
53.5%
$2,677,272.00
$1,238,551.00
46.3%
19.40
4.2152
1
6
-
-24%-1%-24%
Bethany St Joseph Care Center
-18%
+18%
-20%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 54601
100
No
FEIRTAG, MEGAN
55.7%
$7,861,717.00
$5,241,256.00
66.7%
66.90
5.0461
1
13
1
-18%+18%-20%
Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc
+11%
-30%
-1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53525
94
No
MICHALSEN, PAUL
69.0%
$7,956,437.00
$3,356,781.00
42.2%
62.50
3.0135
-
16
-
+11%-30%-1%
Alden Estates of Jefferson
+81%
-28%
+38%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53549
120
No
BODALSKI, GERARD
96.5%
$15,621,800.00
$6,311,949.00
40.4%
108.40
3.0768
3
53
9
+81%-28%+38%
Allis Care Center
-70%
-36%
-8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53214
152
No
LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC
64.5%
$11,839,719.00
$6,679,960.00
56.4%
82.50
2.7526
4
66
9
-70%-36%-8%
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:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2152
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Bethany St Joseph Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 54601
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
FEIRTAG, MEGAN
CCN:
525265
Occupancy:
55.7%
Home Revenue:
$7,861,717.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,241,256.00
Payroll %:
66.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
66.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.0461
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
13
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
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%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0135
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
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:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0768
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
53
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
+81%
+81%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-28%
-28%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+38%
+38%
Allis Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53214
Bed Count:
152
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC
CCN:
525108
Occupancy:
64.5%
Home Revenue:
$11,839,719.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,679,960.00
Payroll %:
56.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
82.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7526
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
66
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
-70%
-70%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
130
Total Staff
104
Employees
26
Contractors
32,537
Total Hours (Quarter)
48
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 8.1 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 8.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 7.3 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
99 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
19 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
2.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13.3%
of total hours from contractors
4,338 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 2
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3
Registered Nurse: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 7
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 8
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 2 | 64 | 16,768 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 1 | 14 | 4,806 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 3 | 10 | 2,964 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,543 | 68 | 75% | 8.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,223 | 69 | 76% | 7.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,197 | 84 | 92% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 921 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 847 | 70 | 77% | 5.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 7 | 7 | 443 | 67 | 74% | 5.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 329 | 75 | 82% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 267 | 50 | 55% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 98 | 41 | 45% | 2.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 91 | 12 | 13% | 7 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Citations per inspection
4.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
1
1
17% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
11 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Bethany St Joseph Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
68
Total Residents
Medicare
15
(22.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
31
(45.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
22
(32.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.1
15% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.2
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.8%
10% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 17.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.5%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.2%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 26.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
20% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
13.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
13.0%
139% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.0%
25% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
16% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 4.9%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.8%
51% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.5%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.1%
14% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 87.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
47% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.4%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 82.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$3K
97% lower than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: $95K
Number of fines
1
52% fewer fines than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.7
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$3K
Wisconsin average
$95K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 7, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 7, 2023
$3K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Bethany St Joseph Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
55.7%
↓ 8.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$787,712
↑ ~$381K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,660,379
↑ ~$37K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-10.0%
↑ 5.6pp vs 2022
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