Bethany Home - Brandon
3012 E Aspen Blvd · Brandon, SD · 57005 · 6055825200
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $51,350 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$51,350 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $51,350 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
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.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
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.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024
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.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F November 8, 2024
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.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected September 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 20, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 3, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| May 29, 2025 | Fine | $9,620 |
| November 8, 2024 | Fine | $24,385 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435130 · certified since October 11, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.