The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BETHEL LUTHERAN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
WILLISTON, ND · Medicare-certified · 90 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
BETHEL LUTHERAN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER in Williston, ND has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with low health inspection results but stronger staffing at 4 out of 5 stars and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.81 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has $66,325 in fines over the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with recent citations involving treatment and care, accident hazards, and resident rights.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.8147 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $66,325recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8147.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.09
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.45
- Nurse aides
- 3.28
- Weekend nursing
- 3.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 63%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.7%11.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.3%9.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.7%12.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.5%6.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.1%7.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26.8%20%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11%14.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.5%11.4%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
37.2%23.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.5%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $66,325 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $66,325 in total fines.
- $66,325
Federal fine
Apr 16, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 75.4 residents on an average day (84% of 90 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.