Total health inspections
7
Minnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Nursing Home
Samaritan Bethany Inc.
Overview of Samaritan Bethany INC.
Situated in Rochester, Minnesota, Samaritan Bethany offers an extensive array of living and care choices tailored for senior residents. Rooted in a philosophy of empowerment, the Household Model amplifies autonomy and decision-making for residents across the spectrum of Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, Short-Term Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Care accommodations.
Samaritan Bethany is a beacon of compassionate care, embracing diverse living options and fostering a vibrant atmosphere for seniors. This assisted living community’s selection comprises budget-friendly independent-living apartments and the innovative Household Model.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
128
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
66.2%
Residents per day (avg)
86
Occupancy rate
66.2%
Residents per day (avg)
86
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
15 - 16 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$20.4M
Surplus of revenue
$2.7M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$20,438,147.00
Surplus of revenue
$2,740,625.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.3M
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.
$10.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.7M
Walk Score: 83 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
245530
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Susan Knutson, CEO
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Independent Living at Arbor Terrace, Assisted Living at Arbor Terrace, Memory Care at Arbor Terrace, Short Term Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Community Life, Household Model, Health & Wellness, Dining, Spiritual Life, Social Life, Rochester Amenities, Resident Profiles, Resources for Families, News, About, Our Team, Foundation, Volunteers, Faith Ties, Careers, Contact Us
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
18
Citations per inspection
2.57
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
43% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
2
2
300% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.5
1 critical citation
2 serious citations
14 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation
Dec 12, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Mar 14, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Mar 14, 2024
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Feb 01, 2024
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.
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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
Samaritan Bethany Inc.
-80%
+4%
-17%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Rochester (Lowertown)
128
A+
83
BAKKEN, KIRBY
66.2%
$15,955,438.00
$7,251,768.00
45.5%
85.70
4.9665
2
18
3
-80%+4%-17%
Rochester East Health Services
+18%
-1%
-38%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Rochester (Slatterly Park)
111
-
63
NSHC WISCONSIN LLC
49.6%
$6,789,666.00
$3,099,035.00
45.6%
55
4.7045
2
53
3
+18%-1%-38%
Rochester West Health Services
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Rochester
-
-
31
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Samaritan Bethany Inc.
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Rochester (Lowertown)
Bed Count:
128
Operator:
BAKKEN, KIRBY
CCN:
245530
Occupancy:
66.2%
Home Revenue:
$15,955,438.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,251,768.00
Payroll %:
45.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
85.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.9665
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
18
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-80%
-80%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Rochester East Health Services
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Rochester (Slatterly Park)
Bed Count:
111
Operator:
NSHC WISCONSIN LLC
CCN:
245184
Occupancy:
49.6%
Home Revenue:
$6,789,666.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,099,035.00
Payroll %:
45.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
55
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7045
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
53
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-38%
-38%
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1.0 miles from city center — 0.53 miles to nearest hospital (Charlton Building)
24 8th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
226
Total Staff
107
Employees
119
Contractors
40,761
Total Hours (Quarter)
58
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 6.1 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 9.2 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 135 | 7.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
179 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
8 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
25 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
2.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
27%
of total hours from contractors
11,021 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 20
Certified Nursing Assistant: 72
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Physical Therapy Aide: 6
Physical Therapy Assistant: 7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 2
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 72 | 135 | 20,731 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 20 | 29 | 6,910 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,796 | 84 | 92% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,949 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,142 | 82 | 90% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,113 | 66 | 73% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 951 | 67 | 74% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 916 | 75 | 82% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 7 | 7 | 838 | 74 | 81% | 5.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 803 | 68 | 75% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 769 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 538 | 61 | 67% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 382 | 56 | 62% | 6.8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 321 | 37 | 41% | 8.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 231 | 63 | 69% | 2.6 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 208 | 28 | 31% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 159 | 58 | 64% | 2.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 11% | 0.5 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
91 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
15 residents (16.5%)
Medicaid
36 residents (39.6%)
Private pay or other
40 residents (44%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
9% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 11.1
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.8
5% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 22.6
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.1%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 18.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.1%
10% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 23.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.1%
8% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 25.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
34% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.4%
73% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
73% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.4%
6% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
74% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.4%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.5%
51% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 17.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.5%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 97.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.9%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 96.0%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.02
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.02
21% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.67
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.65
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.65
17% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.99
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.6%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 88.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
84% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
70.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
70.6%
15% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 82.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.4%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 23.1%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.1%
6% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 14.0%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
54.6%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
54.6%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.0%
17% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 50.6%
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
$43K
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: $44K
Number of fines
2
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
130% more payment denials than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.4
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$43K
Minnesota average
$44K
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.
Mar 14, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 14, 2024
$28K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 14, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 14, 2024
3 days
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 11, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 11, 2023
$15K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Samaritan Bethany Inc. based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
66.2%
↑ 4.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2,740,625
↑ ~$5.3M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$10,526,659
↓ ~$737K vs 2022
Profit Margin
17.2%
↑ 35.0pp vs 2022
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