Bethany Home Inc

    1226 Berlin St, Waupaca, WI 54981
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.77·(31)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      2.6
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Strong short-term rehabilitation and physical therapy services
    • Spacious private rooms with large bathrooms and exterior views
    • Caring and professional nursing and CNA staff
    • Highly regarded individual caregivers
    • On-site gymnasium and weight room
    • Centrally located campus
    • Competitive pricing and perceived value
    • On-campus continuum with priority admission pathways
    • Faith-based environment supportive of spiritual practice
    • Engaging seasonal and campus-wide activities
    • Respectful staff–resident interactions
    • Comfortable rooms with outside views
    • Effective discharge planning toward assisted living

    Cons

    • Inconsistent and low-quality meal service
    • Inadequate dietary-accommodation processes
    • Staffing shortages on evening shifts
    • Inconsistent activity programming and limited sensory-adapted offerings
    • Front-desk and family-communication breakdowns
    • Administrative disorganization affecting room assignments and transfers
    • Cleanliness and sanitation concerns in resident bathrooms and rooms
    • Security and access-control weaknesses
    • Unreliable transportation coordination and limited off-campus transport
    • Variable clinical outcomes and therapy effectiveness
    • Leadership transparency and integrity concerns
    • Limited outdoor grounds and on-site communication infrastructure

    Summary of reviews

    Bethany Home Inc presents a mixed picture: many reviewers praise its rehabilitation services, therapy staff, and several individual caregivers, while other families describe operational and administrative weaknesses that affected their experience. The facility appears to function as a full campus with a continuum of care and priority admission pathways, and it offers amenities such as a gym/weight room, spacious private rooms with large bathrooms and exterior views, and a faith-based environment that some families found supportive.

    Care and staff: Clinical care and frontline staff receive notable positive mentions. Several accounts emphasize effective physical and occupational therapy, attentive nursing and CNA assistance, and individual aides who provided respectful, compassionate care. At the same time, reviewers highlight variability in care continuity: staffing shortages (particularly on evening/p.m. shifts), inconsistent handoffs, and instances of missed communication have contributed to uneven experiences. These operational gaps appear to translate into variable clinical outcomes for some residents.

    Dining and dietary management: Dining is a recurrent area of concern. While some families described good meals, there is a clear pattern of inconsistent food quality and repetition of menu items. Reviewers also noted inadequate dietary-accommodation processes for residents with restrictions and a lack of individualized meal planning, which may affect residents with specific nutritional needs.

    Activities and engagement: The facility offers campus-wide events and seasonal programs that some families found engaging (pumpkin decorating, bingo, campus competitions). However, activity programming is described as inconsistent and lacking adaptations for sensory impairments; reviewers specifically cited limited or absent programming for visually impaired residents and insufficient individualized engagement for those who need it.

    Facilities and environment: Physical space is a strength in many reports — comfortable, roomy private rooms, attractive exterior views, and an on-site gym. Conversely, several reviews raised sanitation and cleanliness concerns in private bathrooms and some rooms, plus limited outdoor grounds and a lack of on-site resident phone infrastructure. These facility-level issues can impact daily comfort and resident satisfaction.

    Management and operations: Administrative and front-desk processes emerge as an operational weakness. Reported problems include misdirected room assignments, transfer coordination failures, cancelled or denied transportation, and poor family communication. Some reviewers expressed concerns about leadership transparency and honesty; there are mentions of formal complaints to regulators. These administrative lapses contribute to stress and dissatisfaction for families managing transitions.

    Notable patterns and decision points: Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility's strengths in rehabilitation and individual caregiver relationships against recurring operational weaknesses. If short-term rehab and therapy quality, room comfort, and a faith-supportive environment are priorities, Bethany Home may be a good fit. If consistent meal-service quality, robust activity programming (including sensory adaptations), reliable evening staffing, strong front-desk communication, and tight security/access controls are essential, these areas warrant close inquiry during a tour and reference checks. Reviewing recent staffing ratios, dietary accommodation protocols, infection-control and sanitation records, and any regulatory communications would help clarify current operational performance.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Bethany Home Inc is located at 1226 Berlin St, Waupaca, WI, 54981.

    About Bethany Home Inc

    Bethany Home Inc. sits on a 30-acre campus near Shadow Lake and the Crystal River in Waupaca, WI, where people can find independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services all in one place and it's been here since 1895, serving seniors with a strong focus on faith and honesty, always trying to give help that matches every stage of aging and different needs as they come up. Residents and leaseholders get first chance at spots in Bethany Pines, the assisted living part, and Bethany Home, the skilled nursing side, which gives a little peace of mind if health needs change, and everyone here can join in social work support, clinical assessments, and some preventative screenings at no cost, while other services like meals and housekeeping come for an extra fee, covering the needs for those who want help with chores now and then. The "care-free living" model means residents pay one monthly service fee that takes care of basics like lawn care, snow removal, garbage pickup, water, sewer, exterior and appliance maintenance, caretaker checks when traveling, building insurance, and even cable TV, so a lot of the usual upkeep work is off their plate right from the start.

    The duplexes have thoughtful layouts, offering either about 1,450 or 1,050 square feet on the main floor with two bedrooms each, and these homes have no-step entrances and all the most important things on one level, plus handrails on both sides of the stairs for easier access, which matters to people with mobility concerns, and then there's the short-term rental unit at 150 Shadow Lake Drive for family visits or group meetings, while a single-family home at 139 Shadow Lake Drive works just like the duplexes if someone wants that. The campus includes gardens, multiple patios, lounges, a wellness center, and set classes or activities at The Springs Wellness Center so nobody's bored, and the public areas and walking spaces let residents, friends, and family spend time together without much hassle. Specialized memory care programming supports people with Alzheimer's and Dementia, while services like daily meals, personal care plans, on-site laundry, beauty services, and an emergency call system cover most of what someone might need, and up to 28 hours of tailored assistance per week is available too.

    Transportation to medical appointments is there when the van's open, and shopping and errands help can come as needed, which is a relief for lots of folks. Apartments have kitchens and living rooms, some with patios, and private rooms each have restrooms so it's easy to keep some independence, and on top of that, the community is pet friendly, so people can bring animals with them if that helps them feel at home. The leadership team includes a CEO, Director, and MDS Coordinator, and everyone tries to make sure support comes with honesty, integrity, and dedication while aiming for a welcoming, supportive Christian place for all. With daily activities, public lounges, and up to 20 thoughtfully built duplexes, Bethany Home Inc. tries to focus on independence, security, health, and social well-being, offering a range of senior living options without letting anyone feel forgotten as they age or need more help.

    People often ask...

    Bethany Home Inc offers independent living, assisted living, board and care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    Yes, Bethany Home Inc allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1226 Berlin St, Waupaca, WI 54981.

    No, Bethany Home Inc does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services' Division of Quality Assurance licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through surveys, verification visits, and complaint investigations.

    License number0016965
    StatusActive
    Facility typeCommunity-based Residential Facility
    License classRegular
    Capacity49 residents
    LicenseeBETHANY HOME INC
    Care servedAdvanced Aged, Physically Disabled, Terminally Ill, Irreversible Dementia/alzheimer's
    EffectiveMarch 1st, 2019

    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    14

    Citations

    3

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    15 Apr 2026Complaint
    Found deficiencies related to grievance handling, health monitoring, and life-safety systems, including written grievance summaries, health monitoring documentation, and smoke detection/evacuation practices.
    • DHS 83.33(1)(d)Grievance procedure: written summary
    • DHS 83.38(1)(g)Health monitoring
    • DHS 83.47(2)(f)Horizontal evacuation
    • DHS 83.48(4)(f)Smoke Detectors In Non-Resident Living Areas
    • DHS 83.48(4)(g)Smoke detector where lintels exceed 8 Inches
    • DHS 83.48(7)(a)Equipment for hearing or vision impaired
    03 Dec 2025Complaint
    Identified deficiencies related to resident rights and safety systems. Included restricted access to common areas, incomplete evacuation evaluations, and smoke detector issues.
    • 83.32(3)(l)Rights of Residents: Least restrictive environment
    • 83.35(5)(b)Annual evaluation of evacuation limits
    • 83.47(2)(f)Horizontal evacuation
    • 83.48(4)(f)Smoke Detectors In Non-Resident Living Areas
    • 83.48(4)(g)Smoke detectors where lintels exceed 8 inches
    • 83.48(7)(a)Equipment for hearing or vision impaired
    22 Dec 2023Verification
    Verified that all prior deficiencies were corrected and no new deficiencies were identified.
    14 Aug 2023Complaint
    Investigated found 1) a resident did not receive a prescribed medication for 10 days, and 2) other evacuation drills were not conducted semi-annually in 2021 and 2022.
    • Wis. Admin. Code § 83.32(3)(h)Rights of Residents: Receive medication
    • Wis. Admin. Code § 83.47(2)(e)Other evacuation drills

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