Bethesda Home Of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435073) · 86 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,265
Phone: (605) 225-7580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethesda Home Of Aberdeen has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Bethesda Home Of Aberdeen reports total nurse staffing of 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Bethesda Home Of Aberdeen has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,265.00, and there are 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Bethesda Home Of Aberdeen is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1993. The facility maintains 86 certified beds with an average daily census of 82.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Bethesda Home Of Aberdeen holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.88 for South Dakota. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.79 per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,265.00 assessed against this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
No ownership change has been recorded for this facility within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation data was provided in the CMS record reviewed.
This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethesda Home Of Aberdeen has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a 38.9% nursing staff turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,265.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 86 certified beds with an average daily census of 82.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Bethesda Home Of Aberdeen is a non-profit, church-related facility; no chain affiliation data was provided in the CMS record reviewed.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on October 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 3, 4, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 6052257580 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6052257580 and review the full inspection record at the Medicare Care Compare link for this facility.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435073?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.