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

Bethel Home

Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Home Care, Independent Living & Memory Care · Oshkosh, WI

Overview of Bethel Home

Bethel Home offers assisted living, Home Care, Independent Living, and Memory Care in Oshkosh, WI. Assisted living helps with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Independent living offers private living without daily care, and Home Care supports a person in their own residence.

The range of care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move among care levels without leaving the community. Bethel Home has 100 beds and opened in 1955, with Kelly Fitzpatrick serving as administrator. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living in the community, and transportation is available for travel without driving themselves.

Programs include Personal & Supportive In-Home Care, a Food Pantry, Thrift Shop & Mission Assistance, Apartment Rentals & Child Care, and Subsidized Apartment Rentals. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 100 Rank #46 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 435 homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #228 / 500Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th out of 500 homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
47 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #227 / 349Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 227th out of 349 homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 349. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
72% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Wisconsin average: 75.7%
Occupied beds
72 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Care
CountyWinnebago
CMS Certification Number525554

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
16 deficiencies 7 inspections

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 inspection (31% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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 inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.31.75 This facility has 31% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (2.3 vs. WI avg 1.75).↑ 31% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 75 This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Wisconsin average (7 vs. WI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more

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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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Compare Assisted Living around Oshkosh

Info below is compiled from the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Bethel Home
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
Oshkosh
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 57
Rank #46 / 435
Yes
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 44
Rank #228 / 500
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72.0%
Facility 72.0%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #227 / 349
-Kelly FitzpatrickBethel Home Inc7
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #224 / 309
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 12
Rank #239 / 309
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #225 / 309
Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh
AL
IL
MC
NH
Oshkosh
86
Facility 86
WI AVG 57
Rank #77 / 435
No
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 44
Rank #211 / 500
1 bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #252 / 330
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #296 / 349
-Milo PinkertonHsl 17 LLC6
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #224 / 309
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 309
0.2
Facility 0.2
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #71 / 309
Lakeshore Manor
AL
HOS
MC
PC
Oshkosh (River East)
53
Facility 53
WI AVG 57
Rank #179 / 435
Yes
51
Facility 51
WI AVG 44
Rank #201 / 500
Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 12
Rank #217 / 330
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #218 / 349
-Maxim SteselLakeshore Manor Memory Care LLC5
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #224 / 309
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #200 / 309
1.6
Facility 1.6
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #197 / 309
Lakepoint Villa
AL
MC
RC
Oshkosh
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 57
Rank #389 / 435
Yes
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 44
Rank #301 / 500
-
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #158 / 330
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #42 / 349
A+Andrew RiderLakepoint Senior Living Inc4
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 309
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #125 / 309
0.8
Facility 0.8
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #128 / 309
Elijah‘s Place
AL
MC
RC
Oshkosh
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 57
Rank #420 / 435
No
59
Facility 59
WI AVG 44
Rank #148 / 500
Private Rooms
31
Facility 31
WI AVG 12
Rank #20 / 330
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #202 / 349
-Bethel Home IncBethel Home Inc1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 309
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #100 / 309
2.0
Facility 2.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #212 / 309

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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

Is Bethel Home in a walkable area?

Bethel Home has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. 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%.

Are pets allowed at Bethel Home?

Yes, Bethel Home allows residents to bring their pets.

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.

Has Bethel Home had any deficiencies?

Bethel Home has had 16 reported deficiencies according to records from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).

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