Bethany Home Brandon sits in Brandon, South Dakota, a few miles east of Sioux Falls, in a neighborhood that scores 66 on the Walk Score scale — moderately walkable, with a mix of errands manageable on foot and others that still need a car. The community spans four levels of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. For families planning ahead, that range on a single campus can matter.
On the nursing home side, CMS staffing data shows registered nurses logging 53 minutes per resident per day and nurse aides 3 hours and 42 minutes. Weekend total nursing coverage comes to 4 hours and 12 minutes per resident per day. Rehabilitation services are available on-site.
The physical campus is notable for its scope; residents have access to a heated pool with a hot tub, a fitness center, a general store, outdoor patios, and an enclosed courtyard. Independent homes and apartments are available for those who want more separation from the nursing facility side; three meals are served daily.
Deborah Herrboldt has led the organization as CEO and Administrator since 2003. She came up through the field, starting as a nurse’s aide before moving into social work, marketing, and ultimately administration, and holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of South Dakota. That kind of institutional continuity is worth noting in a sector where leadership turnover is common.
Bethany Home Brandon is not currently listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider, which is material for families counting on those coverage pathways; private pay should be expected. The campus is best suited to adults who expect their care needs to evolve and want the option to age in place across a single community, rather than transfer elsewhere as those needs change.
Staffing hours
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.
Hours per resident per day vs South Dakota averages
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 of 6 metrics below state avg
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.
3.15
109% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.51
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.56
38% worse 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.
33.1%
54% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 21.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.4%
28% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 11.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
63.9%
19% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
39.0%
23% worse 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.
Deborah Herrboldt serves as the CEO/Administrator of Bethany Home Brandon. With over 30 years in long-term care, she began her career as a nurse's aide and has since held roles including licensed social worker, marketing director, and administrator. She has been with Bethany since 2003 and holds both a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of South Dakota.
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brandon's city center to Bethany Home Brandon's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the SD Dept. of Health (DOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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60
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60
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42
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| Avantara Lake Norden | NH HOS MC SNF | Lake Norden | 50
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50
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69
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92.6%
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92.6%
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82.2
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#8 / 34 | +13% | 3.33
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3.33
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4.34
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#50 / 65 | -24% | -23% | $0
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$0
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$38.5k
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#1 / 67 | 4
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14.8
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#2 / 65 | 1.3
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1.3
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3.3
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#5 / 65 | 1 | 46 | - |
11
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42
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#131 / 149 | Margaret Grimm | $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$7.1M
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#38 / 58 | $2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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SD AVG
$4.2M
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#38 / 58 | 56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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58.6%
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#25 / 58 | 435059 | ||||
| Alcester Care and Rehab Center | NH AL SNF | Alcester (Alcester Township) | 41
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41
SD AVG
69
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#94 / 117 |
86.1%
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86.1%
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82.2
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#16 / 34 | +5% | 3.72
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3.72
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4.34
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#34 / 65 | -1% | -14% | $9.1k
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$9.1k
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$38.5k
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#19 / 67 | 11
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11
SD AVG
14.8
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#20 / 65 | 2.2
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2.2
SD AVG
3.3
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#18 / 65 | 1 | 38 | - |
14
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14
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42
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#122 / 149 | Stroschein Properties III LLC | $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$7.1M
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#57 / 58 | $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$4.2M
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#53 / 58 | 59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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58.6%
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#16 / 58 | 435062 | ||||
| Oakview Terrace | NH ADC AL IL MC | Freeman | 45
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45
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69
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78.7%
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78.7%
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82.2
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#26 / 34 | -4% | 4.79
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4.79
SD AVG
4.34
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#13 / 65 | +24% | +10% | $10.8k
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$10.8k
SD AVG
$38.5k
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#23 / 67 | 11
Facility
11
SD AVG
14.8
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#20 / 65 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
SD AVG
3.3
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#41 / 65 | 2 | 35 | - |
26
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26
SD AVG
42
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#106 / 149 | - | - | - | - | 435112 |
Bethany Home Brandon has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
No, Bethany Home Brandon has a no-pet policy.
Yes — there are 2 photos of Bethany Home Brandon in the photo gallery on this page.
Bethany Home Brandon is located at 3012 E. Aspen Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005.
(605) 582-5200 will put you in contact with the team at Bethany Home Brandon.
Bethany Home Brandon is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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