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Nursing homes in Lake County, South Dakota
Lake County, South Dakota, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 59 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies over three cycles, 20.3 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $56K across 2 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 | Lake County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 20.3 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $56K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Lutheran Home | Madison | 59 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 20.3 | $56K | 17 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 1 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 1 |
| F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lake County, South Dakota?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 59 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lake County have the highest CMS ratings?
Bethel Lutheran Home (2 stars)
How do Lake County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 20.3 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.