Bowdle Nursing Home

Nursing Home · Bowdle, SD

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - City

CMS certification number435107

Contact & location

8001 W 5TH Street
Bowdle, SD 57428
Edmunds County
Phone
(605) 285-6146
ZIP code
57428 – all care providers

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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

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

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
DateCitationSeverityStatus
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

NameRoleSince
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.