ElderGrade
B

77/100

Above average

Bethany Home

1226 Berlin Street, Waupaca, WI 54981

CMS 5/5 stars #3 of 8 in Waupaca County (715) 258-5521
Certified beds
100
Occupancy
75%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 74%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

24/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.9 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.8 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 74% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.52 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.80 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.01 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 73.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 10 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 21, 2025 (1 year ago).

G Oct 27, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Oct 27, 2025 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 21, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 21, 2025 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 21, 2025 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 30, 2024 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 17, 2024 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 17, 2024 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
ABRAHAMSON, SUE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CONRADT, BARBARA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GUTHO, HANNAH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JACQUART, MIKE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MAZEMKE, MICHELE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
REICHENBACH, GREGORY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MAZEMKE, MICHELE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
REICHENBACH, GREGORY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MAZEMKE, MICHELE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
REICHENBACH, GREGORY Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Bethany Home

What is the ElderGrade for Bethany Home? +

Bethany Home holds an ElderGrade of B (77 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Bethany Home? +

Residents receive an average of 4.52 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Bethany Home been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 10 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Bethany Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Bethany Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.