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Health Inspection

Bethesda

December 10, 2025 · Willmar, MN · 901 Southeast Willmar Avenue
Citations 5
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 248
Provider ID 245427
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Bethesda
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Inspection Summary

Bethesda in WILLMAR, MN — inspection on December 10, 2025.

Found 5 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

FF0554
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Bethesda in WILLMAR, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Bethesda.

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

Federal health inspectors cited Bethesda in WILLMAR, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0557 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Bethesda.

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

Federal health inspectors cited Bethesda in WILLMAR, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Bethesda.

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

Federal health inspectors cited Bethesda in WILLMAR, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Bethesda.

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

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Federal health inspectors cited Bethesda in WILLMAR, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-10.

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 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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Bethesda.

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 WILLMAR, 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 Bethesda or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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