Bethel Home
Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living & Memory Care · Oshkosh, WI

Bethel Home

Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living & Memory Care · Oshkosh, WI

Overview of Bethel Home

In the heart of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Bethel Home stands as a dedicated provider of skilled nursing services within the esteemed Miravida Living community. This compassionate senior living home provides 24-hour skilled nursing care, managing chronic diseases, lymphedema, orthopedic injuries, post-stroke or other neurological conditions, and post-operative rehabilitation. The community’s skilled team specializes in therapeutic exercises, total joint replacement, and post-surgical recovery, ensuring residents receive comprehensive medical support. Certified wound care nurses and services for complex patients, including IV therapy and cardiac recovery, are available, along with various modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound therapy.

Bethel Home places a strong emphasis on rehabilitation, offering services through physical therapy, occupational therapy, and language pathology. The community provides respite care, restorative nursing services, and certified social services, fostering residents’ well-being and social engagement. Special diet accommodations are made, supported by the presence of a registered dietitian on site. Bethel Home excels in providing specialized memory care services, offering dedicated Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care within the serene Serenity Garden. Alongside exceptional healthcare services, Bethel Home ensures residents’ comfort with personal laundry and housekeeping services, allowing them to enjoy a supportive and nurturing environment.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Wisconsin state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 57m per day ■ Avg State avg: 58m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 39m per day ▲ 3% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 25m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 2h 35m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 30m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 43m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 75% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 30m per day ▼ 23% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 29m per day
Bed community size
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
72%
Rank #249 / 415Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 415 homes in Wisconsin for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 415. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Wisconsin average: 70%
Occupied beds
72 / 100
Average occupied beds in Wisconsin homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Care
CountyWinnebago
CMS Certification Number525554

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bethel Home is legally operated by Kelly Fitzpatrick, and administered by Bethel Home Inc.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Independent Senior Living
Personal & Supportive In-Home Care

Contact Information

Fax(920) 232-5247

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsFood Pantry, Thrift Shop & Mission Assistance, Apartment Rentals & Child Care, Subsidized Apartment Rentals

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Inspection History

In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 16 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wisconsin state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Wisconsin state average
Overall vs. WI average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Wisconsin average:
• Total deficiencies (33% above)
• Deficiencies per year (33% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection August 13, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1612 This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (16 vs. WI avg 12).↑ 33% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 43 This facility has 33% more deficiencies per year than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (4 vs. WI avg 3).↑ 33% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 13, 2025 complaint investigation found immediate jeopardy from use of a mechanical lift without a safety latch causing a resident fall and death, corrected by removing the lift and staff retraining.
  • October 23, 2024 routine inspection cited two deficiencies for failure to update a resident’s care plan and to notify a physician about a fracture X-ray result.
  • June 7, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated late transmission of assessments for 14 residents and unsafe transfer and medication errors for one resident, with no immediate jeopardy cited.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Wisconsin avg: 3.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.73
7% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.24
43% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 2.19

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Wisconsin avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 29.0%
28% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.7%
22% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 15.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 40.0%
25% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 39.9%
21% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 50.6%

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oshkosh's city center to Bethel Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.14 miles to nearest hospital (Aurora Medical Center Oshkosh)

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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Wisconsin

Bethel Home is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

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

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General 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

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

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

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General 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

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

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethel Home

Who is the owner of Bethel Home?

Bethel Home is legally operated by Kelly Fitzpatrick, and administered by Bethel Home Inc.

Is Bethel Home in a walkable area?

Bethel Home has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Bethel Home?

Bethel Home's occupancy is 72%.

Does Bethel Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Bethel Home is registered as a non-profit in WI.

Who is the administrator of Bethel Home?

Kelly Fitzpatrick is the administrator of Bethel Home.

How many beds does Bethel Home have?

Bethel Home has 100 beds.

Are there photos of Bethel Home?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Bethel Home in the photo gallery on this page.

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