BETHESDA
901 SOUTHEAST WILLMAR AVENUE, Willmar, MN 56201
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How BETHESDA Compares
BETHESDA is a 248-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Willmar, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.2%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 248 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Willmar, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (56% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BETHESDA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BETHESDA with other nursing homes in Willmar.
What keeps BETHESDA's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BETHESDA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.0% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BETHESDA doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.2% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BETHESDA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 248 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BETHESDA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BETHESDA's rating advantage in Willmar?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Willmar
Willmar sits in Kandiyohi County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% 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+
- 8,109 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Median household income
- $64,252
- Median home value
- $178,000
Demographics for Kandiyohi County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Willmar.
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