Aberdeen Health and Rehab
1700 North Highway 281 · Aberdeen, SD · 57401 · 6052257315
78 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Accura Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $48,348 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $64,270 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 19, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 8, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 8, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 27, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 27, 2022
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected November 2, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 26, 2026 | Fine | $20,050 |
| July 24, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| February 6, 2025 | Fine | $17,940 |
| October 19, 2023 | Fine | $15,922 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435041 · certified since December 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.