Bethesda of Beresford
606 W Cedar · Beresford, SD · 57004 · 6057632050
39 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.09 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,088 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
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.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
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 June 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
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.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
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.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
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.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
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 June 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
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 June 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
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 November 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2023
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.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 5, 2023
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 May 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 4, 2023 | Fine | $16,088 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435080 · certified since September 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.