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Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen, South Dakota, offers top-notch senior living with a focus on individual wellness and recovery. Seniors can enjoy a variety of personalized care services to make their stay as comfortable as possible. Whether it’s skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term stays, or physical therapy, there’s something for everyone to feel at ease and well-cared for in this vibrant community.
Dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where residents can thrive, Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen offers a range of amenities and programs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies tailored to each individual. With both long and short-term care options, residents can find support, learn new strategies, and connect with others in similar situations. Prairie Heights Healthcare is dedicated to helping residents achieve their personal health goals and maintain their independence.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 31m per day | ▼ 35% State avg: 48m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 54m per day | ▲ 86% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 16m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 2h 37m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 5m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 3h 19m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 10m per day | ▲ 233% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 11m per day | ▼ 65% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Prairie Heights Healthcare is administrated by Darcy Albrecht.
In South Dakota, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure is the state agency responsible for conducting unannounced surveys and monitoring facility quality.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.74
51% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.51
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.15
38% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.85
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.5%
5% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 21.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.6%
33% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 11.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
12% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
80.4%
50% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.2%
21% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Building Type: Single-story
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Darcy Albrecht serves as the Executive Director at Prairie Heights Healthcare, leading the community with a focus on personalized care and holistic healing. Darcy oversees the team dedicated to treating residents like family and ensuring a safe, supportive environment, especially during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aberdeen's city center to Prairie Heights Healthcare's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.22 miles to nearest hospital (Avera St. Luke's Hospital)
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Prairie Heights Healthcare is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Aberdeen (Melrose Addition) | 86 | 92.8% | +16% | 4.38 | -22% | +1% | $0 | 7 | 2.3 | - | 83 | 12 | Scott Eisenbeisz | $11.8M | $8.6M | 72.5% | 435073 | ||||
| Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Aberdeen | 81 | - | - | 4.62 | -24% | +6% | $20.6k | 12 | 1.7 | 3 | 77 | 31 | - | - | - | - | 435042 | ||||
| Aberdeen Health and Rehab |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Aberdeen | 78 | 92.0% | +15% | 4.59 | +1% | +6% | $59.5k | 27 | 4.5 | 4 | 68 | 8 | Kristopher Glaser | $7.7M | $5.1M | 66.3% | 435041 |
Prairie Heights Healthcare has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to SD state health department records, Prairie Heights Healthcare's license number is 10588.
According to SD state health department records, Prairie Heights Healthcare's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Darcy Albrecht is the administrator of Prairie Heights Healthcare.
Prairie Heights Healthcare has 99 beds.
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(605) 225-2550 will put you in contact with the team at Prairie Heights Healthcare.
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