Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR

2501 SHELBY RD, La Crosse, WI 54601

4.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
100 Certified Beds
88 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 10.59%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 8.33%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 2.26%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 21.16%

Lower is better

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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.6%) is above the Wisconsin average of 5.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.

Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in La Crosse, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.3% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.9% (48% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.2% (30% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.6% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.3% (101% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.2% — better than the Wisconsin average of 23.3%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 525265
County La Crosse
Total Beds 100
Occupied Beds 65
Occupancy Rate 65%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

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Location

2501 SHELBY RD, La Crosse, WI 54601

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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: May 4, 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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