Bethany Home
1005 Lincoln Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Bethany Home is a nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (563) 556-5233
- Last standard health inspection
- June 18, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 66
- Residents per day, on average
- 63.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Bethany Home
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (1 vs 21).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 18, 2026 from $13,065 to $8,492.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 18, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
58 of 387 Iowa homes (15%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 18, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0753. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.
Citation K0922. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2026.
Fine
June 18, 2026 (4 months ago)
CMS fine of $8,492 on June 18, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 1, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.
Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.4 to 1.5 hours per resident per day.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 27, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ATKINSON, REBECCAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/13/2003
- BRIMEYER, SHANNONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/28/2007
- GAUL, SIERRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/14/2020
- HOERNER, JOANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/19/1992
- KLEIN, DANAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/23/2012
- LANSING, TAMIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/03/2025
- MIDDLEMAN, LAWRENCEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/1993
- POWERS, JILLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2024
- WESTMARK, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/10/1994
Questions
When was Bethany Home last inspected?
CMS lists June 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bethany Home have?
CMS lists 1 health citation since June 18, 2026. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bethany Home been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,492 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Bethany Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Bethany Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.