nursing home in Brandon, SD
Bethany Home - Brandon
3012 E Aspen Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005 · (605) 582-5200
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★1
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bethany Home - Brandon at a glance
Bethany Home - Brandon is a 58-bed non-profit nursing home in Brandon, South Dakota (Minnehaha County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 18, 2025) found 14 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 4 times in the past three years, totaling $61,978.
Nursing staff turnover is 54% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 58
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- October 11, 2012
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Minnehaha County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435130
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 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) | 4.66 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.68 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.53 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.02 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 34.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 14 | 7 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 6 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 123 | 72.2 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $61,978 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 58 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 55 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95% | 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) | 9.9% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 28.8% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 23% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 28.8% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.3% | 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) | 10.6% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 36.7% | 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) | 98.4% | 94.9% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 78.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 83.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 1, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 11, 2025 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 1, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 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 February 1, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 1, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 1, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 1, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 1, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 1, 2026 |
| December 18, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 1, 2026 |
| October 21, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| May 29, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 25, 2025 |
| November 8, 2024 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 10, 2024 |
| November 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 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 8, 2024 Standard | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 8, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 8, 2024 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 8, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 8, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| July 20, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
| July 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
| July 20, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0559 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
| July 20, 2023 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 3, 2023 |
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 4 federal penalties in the past three years, including $61,978 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Fine | $10,628 |
| October 21, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| May 29, 2025 | Fine | $9,620 |
| November 8, 2024 | Fine | $24,385 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 01/01/1966 |
| BEAVER VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/1966 |
| BENTON LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 01/01/1966 |
| NATHANAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 01/01/1966 |
| ST MARKS LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 01/01/1966 |
| COMPEER FINANCIAL Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2011 |
| HEINEMANN, DANIEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2025 |
| WINKLEPLECK, HUNTER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2025 |
| ANDERSON, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| FLIER, JOEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| FONDER, LYNDA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| GRANT, ROSE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| HENDRICKS-WILKENS, MARY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| HERRBOLDT, DEBORAH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| HOPE, LORI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2008 |
| JOHNSON, ELLEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| JOHNSON, GREGORY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| KROGER, HEATHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| KRUSE, SUSAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| NEIDERHISER, DEBRA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| PAULSON, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| PERSON, LEE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| SANDEN, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| ZINGMARK, KAREN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| HEINEMANN, DANIEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| HERRBOLDT, DEBORAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| KROGER, HEATHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| WINKLEPLECK, HUNTER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bethany Home - Brandon's rating?
Bethany Home - Brandon has 1 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 Bethany Home - Brandon receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 14 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Bethany Home - Brandon 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 Bethany Home - Brandon?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Bethany Home - Brandon and how do I contact it?
Bethany Home - Brandon is at 3012 E Aspen Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005. Phone: (605) 582-5200.
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.