nursing home in Williston, ND
Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1515 2nd Ave West, Williston, ND 58801 · (701) 572-6766
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 90-bed non-profit nursing home in Williston, North Dakota (Williams County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Dakota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 16, 2026) found 14 health citations. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $66,325.
Nursing staff turnover is 63% per year (state average 48.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 90
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- August 1, 1978
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Williams County
- CMS Certification Number
- 355070
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.81 hrs | 4.42 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.09 hrs | 0.93 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.28 hrs | 2.97 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.95 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 63% | 48.8% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 14 | 6 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 71 | 54.1 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $66,325 | $27,629 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 90 | 68 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 75 | 63 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 83.8% | 91.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 8.8% | 5.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 13.2% | 4.9% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.9% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 25.2% | 19.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15.4% | 17.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.8% | 4.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12.7% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 30.3% | 24.9% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 98.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 82.8% | 88.3% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.9% | 92.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 25 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 16, 2026 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| February 5, 2025 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 24, 2025 |
| February 5, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2025 |
| February 7, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 8, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $66,325 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Fine | $66,325 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETHEL LUTHERAN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
| MOEN, BELINDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2021 |
| SICKINGER, TIFFANY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| SIEWERT, RYAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| AXTMAN, PAT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| BRAATEN, RICHARD Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| GELTEL, KELSEY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| HANSON, TINA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| HARPER, JOHN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| JORGENSON, JENNY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| MCKENZIE, JAMES Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| OSBORN, ROBERT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| WEYRAUCH, DENISE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| BETHEL LUTHERAN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2021 |
| MOEN, BELINDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2021 |
| SICKINGER, TIFFANY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| SIEWERT, RYAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Dakota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 14 citations, compared with a North Dakota average of 5.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is at 1515 2nd Ave West, Williston, ND 58801. Phone: (701) 572-6766.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.