Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr
La Crosse, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525265) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (608) 788-5700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethany St Joseph Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Bethany St Joseph Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 1.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
Bethany St Joseph Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program flag is present in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Bethany St Joseph Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in La Crosse, Wisconsin, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since January 17, 1977. The facility maintains 100 certified beds with an average of 71.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethany St Joseph holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 3, Quality Measures rating of 2, and Staffing rating of 5. The overall 4-star rating places this facility above average relative to its state peers.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.21, including 1.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the provided data for this facility. No chain affiliation or ownership change in the past 12 months is indicated in the available data.
Families evaluating this facility should independently verify all details, including current ratings and inspection findings, on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethany St Joseph Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 1.57 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 40.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, meaning there are no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 100 certified beds with an average of 71.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the available data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 17, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify services offered; please contact the facility at 6087885700 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6087885700 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525265?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.