Nursing homeActive
Bethany Home, Inc
515 West First Street, Minden, NE 68959308832159464 certified beds · 60 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
19
● 0● 19● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-06-26
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Nebraska DHHS · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-26 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-02 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-06-08 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Nebraska DHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 285270-20250626-F552
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 285270-20250626-F605
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 285270-20250626-F628
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 285270-20250626-F645
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 285270-20250626-F657
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 285270-20250626-F802
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-08Record 285270-20250626-F812
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 285270-20240502-F550
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 285270-20240502-F554
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 285270-20240502-F695
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 285270-20240502-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 285270-20240502-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 285270-20240502-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-31Record 285270-20230608-F550
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-31Record 285270-20230608-F758
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-31Record 285270-20230608-F803
F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-31Record 285270-20230608-F809
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-31Record 285270-20230608-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-31Record 285270-20230608-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.04
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.21
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.65
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover40%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover38%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 30.1% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 5.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 29.8% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 22.5% | 19.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Home Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Althouse, Douglas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tank, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Althouse, Douglas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bethany Home Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christensen, Terry Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christensen, Terry Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christensen, Terry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dorn, Marcia Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dorn, Marcia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dorn, Marcia Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Faber, Dana Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Faber, Dana Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Faber, Dana Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hultquist, Rob Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hultquist, Rob Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hultquist, Rob Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Scott Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Scott Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Scott Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nielsen, Sharry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nielsen, Sharry Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nielsen, Sharry Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paulsen, Karla Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paulsen, Karla Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paulsen, Karla Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tank, Robert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tira, Kay Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tira, Kay Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tira, Kay Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yant, Mary Evelyn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yant, Mary Evelyn Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yant, Mary Evelyn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Nebraska.
No county cost figures on file for Kearney.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village Kearney | 15.4 mi | 2026-04-14 | 1252 |
| Mt Carmel Home - Keens Memorial Kearney | 15.2 mi | 2026-01-20 | 050 |
| Mother Hull Home Kearney | 15.4 mi | 2026-02-09 | 0170 |
| Good Samaritan Society - St John's Kearney | 16.1 mi | 2026-06-08 | 0291 |
| Brookestone Gardens Kearney | 15.6 mi | 2025-12-16 | 090 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |