Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth
24 8TH STREET NORTHWEST, Rochester, MN 55901
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How Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth Compares
Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth is a 128-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Rochester, 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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 128 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rochester, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (65% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (73% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (65% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth with other nursing homes in Rochester.
What keeps Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.9% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 128 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth's rating advantage in Rochester?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 7 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Rochester
Rochester sits in Olmsted County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 24,160 (15.4%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $80,403
- Median home value
- $233,100
Demographics for Olmsted County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rochester.
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