Bethany Home - Brandon
3012 E Aspen Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005
Bethany Home - Brandon is a nursing home in Brandon, South Dakota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (605) 582-5200
- Last standard health inspection
- December 18, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 55.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Bethany Lutheran Home
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the South Dakota average (27 vs 18).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
4 citations
Health inspection on May 28, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
30 of 96 South Dakota homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2026.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2026.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2025.
Fine
May 28, 2026 (5 months ago)
CMS fine of $10,628 on May 28, 2026.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 29, 2025 from $14,800 to $9,620.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 21, 2025 from $26,685 to $17,345.
9 citations
Health inspection on December 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.
Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0554 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on December 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 21, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
37 of 96 South Dakota homes (39%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Fine
October 21, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $17,345 on October 21, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on May 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
37 of 96 South Dakota homes (39%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
Fine
May 29, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $9,620 on May 29, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on November 8, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
11 of 96 South Dakota homes (11%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on November 8, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
Fine
November 8, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $24,385 on November 8, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.2 to 4.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
4 citations
Health inspection on July 20, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2023.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2023.
Citation F0559. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 20% · since 01/01/1966
- BEAVER VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/1966
- BENTON LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 20% · since 01/01/1966
- NATHANAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 20% · since 01/01/1966
- ST MARKS LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 20% · since 01/01/1966
- HEINEMANN, DANIELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2015
- HERRBOLDT, DEBORAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2014
- KROGER, HEATHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- WINKLEPLECK, HUNTEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/23/2017
Questions
When was Bethany Home - Brandon last inspected?
CMS lists December 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bethany Home - Brandon have?
CMS lists 27 health citations since July 20, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bethany Home - Brandon been fined?
CMS lists 4 fines in the past three years, $61,978 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Bethany Home - Brandon?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Bethany Home - Brandon a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.