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Bethany Home - Brandon

Brandon, Minnehaha County, South Dakota · CCN 435130 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Bethany Home - Brandon 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 60 certified beds, 55 residents a day on average. 27 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 3 fines totalling $51,350.

On record

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality measures★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay1 / 2 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing4.65885 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.67568 hours per resident per day
Weekend total4.02172 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover54% (registered nurses 33.3%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-05-28
complaint survey
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-25
2026-05-28
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-25
2026-05-28
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-25
2026-05-28
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-25
2025-12-18 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-01
2025-12-18
complaint survey
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Past Non-Compliance
2025-09-11
2025-12-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-01
2025-12-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-01
2025-12-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-01
2025-12-18 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-01
2025-12-18 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-01
2025-12-18 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-01
2025-12-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-01
2025-10-21
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Past Non-Compliance
2025-05-29
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-25
2025-05-29
complaint survey
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-25
2025-05-29
complaint survey
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Past Non-Compliance
2025-03-27
2024-11-08 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-06
2024-11-08 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-06
2024-11-08 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-06
2024-11-08 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-06
2024-11-08
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-06
2024-11-08 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-06
2023-07-20 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-03
2023-07-20 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-03
2023-07-20 Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0559
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-03
2023-07-20 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-03

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2025-10-21Fine$17,345
2025-05-29Fine$9,620
2024-11-08Fine$24,385

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Augustana Lutheran Church
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest20%1966-01-01
Beaver Valley Lutheran Church
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest1966-01-01
Benton Lutheran Church
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest20%1966-01-01
Nathanael Lutheran Church
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest20%1966-01-01
St Marks Lutheran Church
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest20%1966-01-01
Compeer Financial
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interest2011-05-05
Heinemann, Daniel
Individual
adp of the snf2025-03-17
Winklepleck, Hunter
Individual
adp of the snf2025-03-17
Anderson, Robert
Individual
corporate officer2016-01-01
Flier, Joel
Individual
corporate officer2021-01-01
Fonder, Lynda
Individual
corporate officer2023-01-01
Grant, Rose
Individual
corporate officer2016-01-01
Hendricks-Wilkens, Mary
Individual
corporate officer2022-01-01
Herrboldt, Deborah
Individual
corporate officer2014-07-01
Hope, Lori
Individual
corporate officer2008-04-01
Johnson, Ellen
Individual
corporate officer2021-01-01
Johnson, Gregory
Individual
corporate officer2017-01-01
Kroger, Heather
Individual
corporate officer2024-01-01
Kruse, Susan
Individual
corporate officer2024-01-01
Neiderhiser, Debra
Individual
corporate officer2024-01-01
Paulson, John
Individual
corporate officer2021-01-01
Person, Lee
Individual
corporate officer2024-01-01
Sanden, James
Individual
corporate officer2023-01-01
Zingmark, Karen
Individual
corporate officer2024-01-01
Heinemann, Daniel
Individual
operational/managerial control2015-01-01
Herrboldt, Deborah
Individual
operational/managerial control2014-07-01
Kroger, Heather
Individual
operational/managerial control2024-01-01
Winklepleck, Hunter
Individual
operational/managerial control2017-10-23

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Minnehaha County.