Bowdle Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Bowdle, SD
Contact & location
8001 W 5TH StreetBowdle, SD 57428
Edmunds County
- Phone
- (605) 285-6146
- ZIP code
- 57428 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 27
- Residents per day
- 23.3 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Legal name
- Bowdle Hospital
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.80 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.39 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.63 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.46 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.8 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 25, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 5 health · 3 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-25 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-07-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-08 |
| 2024-02-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-20 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-20 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-20 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bowdle (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Kessler, Lacey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kleffman, Darwyn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barnhardt, Darryn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bobby, Margaret (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boschee, Rick (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gab, Rex (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gunderson, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Maier, Russell (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shaykett, Amber (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kleffman, Darwyn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kessler, Lacey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kleffman, Darwyn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kessler, Lacey (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kleffman, Darwyn (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bowdle Nursing Home?
Bowdle Nursing Home has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in South Dakota.
How many beds does Bowdle Nursing Home have?
It has 27 certified beds and cares for about 23 residents per day.
Has Bowdle Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Bowdle Nursing Home?
(605) 285-6146. The facility is located at 8001 W 5TH Street, Bowdle, SD 57428.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.