Bethany Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in DeKalb, IL has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing and quality ratings. It also has a recent federal penalty, $264,819 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.64 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day).
Last inspection: May 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $264,819recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6425.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.21
Licensed practical nurses
0.31
Nurse aides
2.13
Weekend nursing
3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 72%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.4%4.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%3.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13.5%9.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.9%45.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—32.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.2%15.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%1.1%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.6%35%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.3%61.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%89.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—59.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
63.7%43.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $102,105 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,050 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,970 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $125,694 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,050 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 6 fines · $365,933 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Feb 7, 2025
$102,105
Federal fine
Dec 27, 2024
$14,050
Federal fine
Sep 24, 2024
$22,970
Federal fine
Jul 24, 2024
$125,694
Federal fine
May 28, 2024
$14,050
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 20, 2023
12 days
Federal fine
Sep 20, 2023
$87,064
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of TUTERA SENIOR LIVING & HEALTH CARE · 26 homes · 2.1 stars avg
Occupancy
68.9 residents on an average day (77% of 90 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 28 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.