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Bethany Home - Brandon
3012 E Aspen Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bethany Home - Brandon is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Brandon, South Dakota, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 55 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 9, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 45.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $51K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), above the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Minnehaha Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 45.0 | 23.9 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.0% | 44.2% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $51,350 | $72,812 | $20,183 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 96 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Dec 2025, 8 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×3 D ×14 E ×8 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 29 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | K | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | Fine | $17,345 | |
| 29 May 2025 | Fine | $9,620 | |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Fine | $24,385 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.0%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.0% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 9.9% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.8% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.8% | 22.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Bethany Lutheran Home.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana Lutheran Church | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 01/01/1966 |
| Beaver Valley Lutheran Church | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/1966 |
| Benton Lutheran Church | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 01/01/1966 |
| Nathanael Lutheran Church | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 01/01/1966 |
| St Marks Lutheran Church | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 01/01/1966 |
| Compeer Financial | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2011 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Minnehaha County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Prince of Peace | Sioux Falls | 126 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13.5 | $8K | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Dells Nursing and Rehab Center Inc | Dell Rapids | 50 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 32.0 | $173K | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Bethany Home Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | 52 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 23.1 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Dow Rummel Village | Sioux Falls | 50 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20.0 | $71K | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor | Sioux Falls | 92 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 23.9 | $92K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Centerabuse icon | Sioux Falls | 98 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 18.4 | $55K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village | Sioux Falls | 177 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 18.1 | $73K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Palisade Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Garretson | 55 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 52.7 | $155K | 16 Apr 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Minnehaha County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bethany Home - Brandon been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Dakota median is 16 per facility.
Has Bethany Home - Brandon been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $51K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bethany Home - Brandon compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a South Dakota median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bethany Home - Brandon?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Augustana Lutheran Church, Beaver Valley Lutheran Church and Benton Lutheran Church. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bethany Home - Brandon last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.