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Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth

24 8th Street Northwest, Rochester, MN 55901

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Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth is a nursing home in Rochester, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(507) 289-4031
Last standard health inspection
March 26, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
128
Residents per day, on average
93.6
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Samaritan Bethany INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (18 vs 23).

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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. 8 citations

    Health inspection on March 26, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0552. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2026.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0554 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2026.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2026.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2026.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 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 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from March 14, 2024 from $27,105 to $27,555.

  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 12, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.

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  12. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 12, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0374 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

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  13. CMS update of October 30, 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.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 27, 2022 from $20,659 to $18,880.

  14. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from March 14, 2024 from $41,700 to $27,105.

  15. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 27, 2022 from $20,213 to $20,659.

  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 11, 2023 from $14,518 to $14,947.

  17. CMS update of June 26, 2024

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      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 27, 2022 from $18,880 to $20,213.

  18. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  19. Payment stopped

    April 9, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from April 9, 2024, for 3 days.

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  20. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 11, 2023 from $22,335 to $14,518.

  21. 2 citations

    Health inspection on March 14, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    62 of 337 Minnesota homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • 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 April 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2024.

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  22. Fine

    March 14, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $27,555 on March 14, 2024.

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  23. 7 citations

    Health inspection on February 1, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

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  24. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 1, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

    • 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 March 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

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  25. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from October 28, 2022 from $17,200 to $11,180.

Questions

When was Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth last inspected?

CMS lists March 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since February 1, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $27,555 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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