Bethany Home - Brandon
Brandon, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435130) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $51,350
Phone: (605) 582-5200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethany Home - Brandon has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Bethany Home - Brandon reports 4.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.0%. CMS rates its staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $51,350.00 for Bethany Home - Brandon, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning a substantiated instance of abuse has been identified, and families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Bethany Home - Brandon is a non-profit corporation nursing home located in Brandon, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 11, 2012. The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 55.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethany Home - Brandon holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $51,350.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Bethany Home - Brandon, indicating that CMS has identified a substantiated instance of abuse at this facility. Families are advised to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation data is provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as of the most recent reporting period available to this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethany Home - Brandon has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 54.0%; its staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $51,350.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated instance of abuse; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds with an average of 55.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information is provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 11, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Bethany Home - Brandon scores 1, 1, 4, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 6055825200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6055825200 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435130?state=SD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.