nursing home in Bowdle, SD
Bowdle Nursing Home
8001 W 5th Street, Bowdle, SD 57428 · (605) 285-6146
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bowdle Nursing Home at a glance
Bowdle Nursing Home is a 27-bed government nursing home in Bowdle, South Dakota (Edmunds County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 25, 2025) found 2 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 34.8% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Beds
- 27
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Edmunds County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435107
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.80 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.39 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.63 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.46 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.8% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 22 | 72.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 27 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 23 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 86.3% | 85.2% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.3% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.8% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15.1% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 5.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 2.8% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 31.5% | 25.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.9% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.9% | 83.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2025 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| July 25, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 8, 2025 |
| February 8, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| February 8, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| February 8, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| April 26, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 19, 2023 |
| November 3, 2021 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 18, 2021 |
| November 3, 2021 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 4, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF BOWDLE Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/1987 |
| KESSLER, LACEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| KLEFFMAN, DARWYN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| BARNHARDT, DARRYN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| BOBBY, MARGARET Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| BOSCHEE, RICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2000 |
| GAB, REX Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| GUNDERSON, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| MAIER, RUSSELL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| SHAYKETT, AMBER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| KLEFFMAN, DARWYN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/20/2019 |
| KESSLER, LACEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2024 |
| KLEFFMAN, DARWYN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2024 |
| KESSLER, LACEY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/21/2017 |
| KLEFFMAN, DARWYN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/20/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bowdle Nursing Home's rating?
Bowdle Nursing Home has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Dakota nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Bowdle Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Bowdle Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Bowdle Nursing Home?
It is government - city. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Bowdle Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Bowdle Nursing Home is at 8001 W 5th Street, Bowdle, SD 57428. Phone: (605) 285-6146.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.