South Dakota average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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Aberdeen Health and Rehab has proven an efficient rehabilitative approach to skilled nursing and rehab in order to enhance their quality of life. They have a team of well-trained care staff who deliver a multidisciplinary approach to nursing when providing tailored care– ensuring service with compassion, kindness, and professionalism.
Aberdeen specializes in long-term care, outpatient rehabilitation, and transitional/post-acute care; along with services such as transportation, housekeeping, and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access to.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
25% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Aberdeen Health and Rehab is administrated by Kirstie Hoon.
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.
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Total deficiencies
| 27 | 19 | This facility has 42% more total deficiencies than a typical South Dakota nursing home (27 vs. SD avg 19). Click this badge to view the full South Dakota ranking.↑ 42% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 6.8 | 4.8 | This facility has 42% more deficiencies per year than a typical South Dakota nursing home (6.8 vs. SD avg 4.8). Click this badge to view the full South Dakota ranking.↑ 42% worse |
The most recent inspection on August 28, 2025, identified deficiencies related to incomplete investigations of resident-to-resident incidents, inadequate care planning for aggressive behaviors, and nursing documentation issues. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of concerns including medication documentation, resident safety during transport, environmental cleanliness, skin care neglect leading to serious health outcomes, and inconsistent infection control practices. Complaint investigations substantiated neglect related to skin necrosis and weight loss, and prior reports cited issues with pressure ulcer prevention, medication management, and quality assurance. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with nursing care documentation and resident safety, with no clear improvement trend over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsSouth Dakota average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
South Dakota average 14.8
South Dakota average 3.34
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 27 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
South Dakota average: 0.3
South Dakota average: 1.8
Aberdeen Health and Rehab is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
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2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aberdeen's city center to Aberdeen Health and Rehab's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.18 miles to nearest hospital (Avera St. Luke's Hospital)
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,895 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 0 | 52 | 14,378 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,229 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,589 | 87 | 96% | 10.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,311 | 84 | 92% | 9.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,087 | 66 | 73% | 9.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 979 | 78 | 86% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 944 | 75 | 82% | 5.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 848 | 67 | 74% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 585 | 68 | 75% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 63 | 69% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 461 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 141 | 52 | 57% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 31 | 34% | 3.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 15 | 16% | 4.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 3% | 10.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 21 | 23% | 1.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
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Aberdeen Health and Rehab has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to SD state health department records, Aberdeen Health and Rehab's license number is 10587.
According to SD state health department records, Aberdeen Health and Rehab's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Kirstie Hoon is the administrator of Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Aberdeen Health and Rehab has 78 beds.
(605) 225-7315 will put you in contact with the team at Aberdeen Health and Rehab.
Aberdeen Health and Rehab is in Brown County.

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