Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth
Rochester, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245530) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $27,555 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (507) 289-4031 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth reports 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth has 1 federal fine on record totaling $27,555.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Rochester, Minnesota (Olmsted County), certified since May 1988 for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 128 beds and reports an average daily census of 94.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for Minnesota (state average 3.15). The individual CMS ratings are: health inspection rating 3 stars, quality measure rating 3 stars, and staffing rating 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $27,555.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 47.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $27,555.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 128 beds with an average daily census of 94.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5072894031 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
Tour details are not included in this data; contact the facility at 5072894031 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245530?state=MN.
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.