For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Bethany On The Lake LLC

1020 LARK STREET, Alexandria, MN 56308

3.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
83 Certified Beds
49 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

Resident & Family Councils Active

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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 4.88%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 16.67%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 4.17%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 24.5%

Lower is better

How Bethany On The Lake LLC Compares

Bethany On The Lake LLC is a 83-bed for-profit nursing facility in Alexandria, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (4.9%) is below the Minnesota average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 83 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Alexandria, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
  • Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3%.
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.5% — worse than the Minnesota average of 22.9%.

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask Bethany On The Lake LLC

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bethany On The Lake LLC with other nursing homes in Alexandria.

What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Bethany On The Lake LLC, and what changed afterward?

Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.

How is Bethany On The Lake LLC addressing its health inspections rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

How does Bethany On The Lake LLC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 83 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bethany On The Lake LLC?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does Bethany On The Lake LLC lag behind other Alexandria options?

Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Bethany On The Lake LLC?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Alexandria

Alexandria sits in Douglas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+
8,690 (23.0%)
Median age
44.3 years
Median household income
$65,430
Median home value
$226,500

Demographics for Douglas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alexandria.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 245434
County Douglas
Total Beds 83
Occupied Beds 77
Occupancy Rate 93%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

Other Facilities in Alexandria

Location

1020 LARK STREET, Alexandria, MN 56308

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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