Bethany Home - Brandon
Nursing Home · Brandon, SD
CMS certification number435130
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
3012 E Aspen BlvdBrandon, SD 57005
Minnehaha County
- Phone
- (605) 582-5200
- ZIP code
- 57005 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 55.1 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Bethany Lutheran Home
- Medicare certified since
- October 11, 2012
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both 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
- 4.66 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.68 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.46 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.53 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.02 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.0 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 18, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 14.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 2 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-06-25 |
| 2026-05-28 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-25 |
| 2026-05-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-25 |
| 2026-05-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-12-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-11 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 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. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-12-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-12-18 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-12-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-12-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-10-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-05-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-06-25 |
| 2025-05-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-25 |
| 2025-05-29 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 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. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-08 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-08 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-08 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-06 |
| 2023-07-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-03 |
| 2023-07-20 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 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. F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-03 |
| 2023-07-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-03 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $51,350 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-21 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2025-05-29 | Fine | $9,620 |
| 2024-11-08 | Fine | $24,385 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Augustana Lutheran Church (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 20% | |
| Beaver Valley Lutheran Church (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Benton Lutheran Church (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 20% | |
| Nathanael Lutheran Church (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 20% | |
| ST Marks Lutheran Church (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 20% | |
| Compeer Financial (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heinemann, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winklepleck, Hunter (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Robert (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Flier, Joel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fonder, Lynda (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grant, Rose (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendricks-Wilkens, Mary (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herrboldt, Deborah (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hope, Lori (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Ellen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Gregory (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kroger, Heather (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kruse, Susan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neiderhiser, Debra (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Paulson, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Person, Lee (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sanden, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zingmark, Karen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heinemann, Daniel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herrboldt, Deborah (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kroger, Heather (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winklepleck, Hunter (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bethany Home - Brandon?
Bethany Home - Brandon has a 1-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 Bethany Home - Brandon have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 55 residents per day.
Has Bethany Home - Brandon been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $51,350 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Bethany Home - Brandon?
(605) 582-5200. The facility is located at 3012 E Aspen Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.