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Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr

2501 Shelby Rd., La Crosse, WI 54601

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Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr is a nursing home in La Crosse, Wisconsin. 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
(608) 788-5700
Last standard health inspection
June 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
100
Residents per day, on average
73.6
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Bethany-St Joseph Corporation
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Wisconsin average (13 vs 28).

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 4 of 5 to 2 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  6. 6 citations

    Health inspection on June 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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

    77 of 323 Wisconsin homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 July 17, 2025.

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

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.

    • 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 July 17, 2025.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2025.

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  7. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0919. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0919 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0331. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Construct fire resistant interior walls.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

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

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

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

  10. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 25, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 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 May 25, 2024.

    • 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 25, 2024.

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  11. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 25, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 June 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.

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  12. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • 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.

  13. 4 citations

    Health inspection on March 15, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0583. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2023.

    • Citation F0888. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2023.

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  14. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on March 15, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0232. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr last inspected?

CMS lists June 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr have?

CMS lists 13 health citations since March 15, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr a Special Focus Facility?

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

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