BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR
2501 SHELBY RD, La Crosse, WI 54601
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR Compares
BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR is a 100-bed nonprofit nursing facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.1%) is above the Wisconsin average of 5.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in La Crosse, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.3% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.8% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (26% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.1% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (82% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.5% — better than the Wisconsin average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR with other nursing homes in La Crosse.
How is BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR addressing its quality measures 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.
What practices help BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.3% here versus 15.8% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR's rating advantage in La Crosse?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR?
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 La Crosse
La Crosse sits in La Crosse County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 19,274 (16.3%)
- Median age
- 36.3 years
- Median household income
- $60,307
- Median home value
- $184,500
Demographics for La Crosse County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near La Crosse.
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