Bethesda Of Beresford
Beresford, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435080) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,088
Phone: (605) 763-2050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethesda Of Beresford holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Bethesda Of Beresford reports total nurse staffing of about 3.69 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.15 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS records show Bethesda Of Beresford has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,088.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Bethesda Of Beresford is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1994. The facility has 39 certified beds and an average daily census of 34.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.69 hours per resident per day, including about 1.15 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,088.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data provided for this facility. No ownership change within the last 12 months was reported, and no chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. Data reflected here is sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethesda Of Beresford has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below 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 about 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours per resident per day, with a 50.0% nursing staff turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,088.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 39 certified beds with an average daily census of 34.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation was indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1994.
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; this facility's are 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 6057632050 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6057632050 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435080?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.