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Bethesda of Beresford

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

606 W Cedar, Beresford, SD 5700439 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 19 Google reviews

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1/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • High staff turnover (61%)

Above average in SD · Meets national RN staffing standard · $16,088 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Bethesda of Beresford is highly regarded for its compassionate and attentive care staff, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing a kind environment. However, because some reviewers have noted recurring staffing shortages, families should be prepared to stay actively involved in their loved one's daily care plan.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

19 reviews on Google
Bethesda of Beresford receives high praise for its attentive and kind staff, with many family members expressing deep trust in the care provided to their loved ones. However, some visitors have noted concerns regarding the facility's age and consistent staffing shortages, suggesting that families should remain actively involved in monitoring their loved one's care.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff9.0Clean8.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Kind and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Strong administrative support
  • Positive, trustworthy reputation among families

Concerns

  • Consistent staffing shortages (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Outdated facility infrastructure (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.0'18(1)4.84.3'20(3)5.05.0'22(1)3.55.0'24(1)5.0'26(1)

Distribution · 21 analyzed

5
13
4
3
3
3
2
0
1
2

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With 39 residents, how does the team balance the high staffing rating of 4/5 with the occasional challenges of maintaining consistent coverage during peak hours?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a very clean and well-maintained reputation; what is your long-term plan for updating the infrastructure to ensure the building stays comfortable for residents?
  • 3Given the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to address those areas and improve the overall inspection score?
  • 4What does a typical day look like for a resident here, and how do you personalize activities to keep everyone engaged in such a close-knit community?
  • 5How does your nursing staff coordinate with local medical providers to handle urgent care needs or emergencies for residents?
  • 6I’ve heard great things about your administrative support; how do you keep communication open and transparent with families regarding their loved one's care?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is the very best you could want taking care of one of your family. The place is super clean and the food is good too.

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★

I couldn’t say enough good about Bethesda! They are kind beyond words and their care is outstanding.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

Clean and well maintained. But as in all care centers, you will need to monitor your loved ones care. They are lacking because they are always short staffed.

Visitor · 2023★★★☆☆
Source: 19 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.09hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.58hrs
87%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
56%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Better than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
12.1%
SD
5.3%
Union
12.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
15.8%
US
15.5%
SD
24.5%
Union
15.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.0%
US
19.5%
SD
17.5%
Union
18.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
93.4%
SD
95.2%
Union
93.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
SD
96.9%
Union
94.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.9%
US
15.3%
SD
20.2%
Union
12.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility63.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
63.4%
US
81.8%
SD
82.7%
Union
81.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
SD
1.9%
Union
2.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (6.8)
8 complaint-triggered
$16,088 in fines

Families have filed complaints resulting in 8 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about care quality. The facility shows recurring issues with resident rights violations, food safety and dietary services, and safety hazards including accident prevention. While all deficiencies are marked as corrected, the pattern of repeated problems across multiple surveys in the same areas suggests persistent operational challenges that families should investigate further.

Aug 13, 2025Routine
5
0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Aug 13, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Aug 8, 2024Complaint
1
0625Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Apr 25, 2024Routine
10
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0909Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

0575Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

0577Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

Apr 25, 2024Complaint
4
0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0585Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Oct 4, 2023Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0585Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 4, 2023

$16,088

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Bethesda of Beresford

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Bethesda of Beresford

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Hansen, ChrisManaging Control - Governing BodyChadwell, DeanOfficer / DirectorSavey, AmeliaOfficer / DirectorCaring Professionals INCManagerHansen, ChrisManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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