Bethesda

Bethesda is a senior care community located in Willmar, MN. It provides nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Willmar area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (320) 262-5376.

With 248 beds, Bethesda is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Willmar average about 130 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Willmar average about 3.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 36%.

The community is located in Kandiyohi County, MN.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Bethesda offers nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Church related
• Beds / units 248
• Religious affiliation Church Based
• Occupancy 91%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 4.7
• Annual staff turnover 36%
• Last health inspection December 2025