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Complaint Investigation

Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth

March 26, 2026 · Rochester, MN · 24 8th Street Northwest
Citations 8
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 128
Provider ID 245530
Healthcare Facility
Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth
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Inspection Summary

Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in ROCHESTER, MN — inspection on March 26, 2026.

Found 8 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0552
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in ROCHESTER, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in ROCHESTER, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in ROCHESTER, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in ROCHESTER, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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Federal health inspectors cited Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in ROCHESTER, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in ROCHESTER, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in ROCHESTER, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0732 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth in ROCHESTER, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ROCHESTER, MN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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