Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
1224 S High St, Aberdeen, SD 57401 · (605) 225-7580
Non profit - Church related · 86 certified beds
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 7 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the South Dakota average is 6.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $25,265 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 12, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 12, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 12, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.March 12, 2026 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.March 12, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.March 12, 2026 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.March 12, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 12, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $25,265March 12, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Dakota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.79 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.59 | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.41 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.9% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 86 |
| Average residents per day | 82.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Prairie Heights Healthcare Aberdeen · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community Aberdeen · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Aberdeen Health and Rehab Aberdeen · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Avantara Groton Groton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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