Minnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

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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.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 15 | 10 | This facility has 50% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota nursing home (15 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 50% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 3.8 | 2.5 | This facility has 52% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota nursing home (3.8 vs. MN avg 2.5).↑ 52% worse |
The most recent inspection on December 12, 2024, found deficiencies related to call lights being inaccessible to residents. Earlier inspections identified issues with resident care, including failure to follow care plans that resulted in a fall with serious injury, medication transcription errors, and inadequate hygiene and infection control practices. Complaint investigations substantiated abuse involving a resident who was forcibly transferred, causing injury and immediate jeopardy that was later resolved, as well as failures in timely family notification and incident reporting. Other complaints noted problems with grievance responses and lack of meaningful activities for residents with cognitive impairments. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges primarily in resident care and communication, with some corrective actions taken but deficiencies persisting over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMinnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Minnesota average 23.2
Minnesota average 3.76
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.
Minnesota average: 0.7
Minnesota average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
7,884 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 65 | 43 | 108 | 18,147 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 12 | 21 | 5,775 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,672 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,686 | 90 | 98% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,567 | 91 | 99% | 6.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,361 | 63 | 68% | 8.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,326 | 69 | 75% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,152 | 82 | 89% | 5.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 961 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 731 | 67 | 73% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 8 | 8 | 710 | 80 | 87% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 664 | 60 | 65% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 389 | 59 | 64% | 6.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 8 | 8 | 327 | 68 | 74% | 2.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 109 | 52 | 57% | 2.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 17% | 0.4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Samaritan Bethany Inc. based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
1.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to Samaritan Bethany Inc.'s address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.53 miles to nearest hospital (Charlton Building)
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Samaritan Bethany Inc. is located in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Samaritan Bethany Inc. is in the Lowertown neighborhood of Rochester.
Samaritan Bethany Inc. has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
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Samaritan Bethany Inc. is located at 24 8th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, United States.
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Yes — Samaritan Bethany Inc. is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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