Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
1224 S High St · Aberdeen, SD · 57401 · 6052257580
86 certified beds Non profit - Church related
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 12, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
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.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected January 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435073 · certified since October 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.