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Nursing homes in Brown County, South Dakota
There are 5 certified nursing homes in Brown County, South Dakota, with 381 beds between them.
60% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 81 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.3 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $105K across 7 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Brown County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 60% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.3 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $105K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Heights Healthcare | Aberdeen | 99 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5.1 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Bethesda Home of Aberdeen | Aberdeen | 86 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 14.0 | $25K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Avantara Groton | Groton | 37 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 59.5 | $6K | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Aberdeen Health and Rehab | Aberdeen | 78 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 30.8 | $64K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community | Aberdeen | 81 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 22.2 | $9K | 17 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 7 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 5 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Accura Healthcare (1), Legacy Healthcare (1), Avera Health (1), Eduro Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Brown County, South Dakota?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 381 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Brown County have the highest CMS ratings?
Prairie Heights Healthcare (4 stars), Bethesda Home of Aberdeen (3 stars), Avantara Groton (2 stars)
How do Brown County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
60% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 21.3 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.