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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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Bethesda Home of Aberdeen

Aberdeen, SD 57401 View Map

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

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Overview of Bethesda Home of Aberdeen

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen offers care for children and the elderly. They provide daycare, nursing home, assisted living, in-home care, and senior living. The facility is committed to quality and personal care for all ages.

(605) 225-7580

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.08/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 86

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

95.2%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

31% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Medicaid

19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$5.8M

Surplus of revenue

$393.5K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$5,847,261.00

Surplus of revenue

$393,489.00

Payroll costs

$2.9M

49.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.6M

Total costs $5.5M

86-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Home

License Date

July 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 10589

CMS Certification Number: 435071

County: Brown

Ownership & operating entity

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is administrated by Eisenbeisz, Scott.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Nursing Home

Assisted Living

In-Home Care

Senior Living Apartments

Adult Day Services

Physical Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, In-Home Care, Senior Living Apartments, Adult Day Services, Physical Rehabilitation Services, Bethesda Learning Academy, Infant Services, Toddler Services, Preschool, Out of School Time/Summer Program

Aberdeen, SD 57401

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

19,871

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	10	9.7	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	10.4	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	38	7	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

69 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Therapy Services

6 staff

5hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

6 staff

5.5hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

2.5%

of total hours from contractors

496 contractor hours this quarter

Mental Health Service Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	38	0	38	10,510	91	100%	7
Registered Nurse	10	0	10	2,464	89	98%	9.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,470	79	87%	8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	0	5	1,425	76	84%	10.4
Medication Aide/Technician	13	0	13	912	91	100%	3.9
Administrator	2	0	2	736	61	67%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	433	66	73%	5
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	358	54	59%	6.6
Dietitian	1	0	1	229	35	38%	6.5
Nurse Aide in Training	3	0	3	222	37	41%	5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	144	18	20%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	136	17	19%	8
Physical Therapist	1	0	1	98	48	53%	2
Medical Director	0	1	1	56	7	8%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	48	6	7%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	0	1	1	48	6	7%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	40	5	5%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8

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Total Health inspections 3

33% below South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total Health citations 6

59% below South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 14.8

2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 6 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

Moderate Health citations 6

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 09, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jan 09, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jan 09, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 13, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)

Resident Census by Payment Source

44 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (2.3%)

Medicaid 27 (61.4%)

Private Pay/Other 16 (36.4%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 12.3

Near South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 12.0

Functional decline score 20.3

15% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 24.1%

8% above South Dakota average.

Walking Ability Worsened 18.9%

17% below South Dakota average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.9%

33% below South Dakota average.

Falls with Major Injury 8.3%

65% above South Dakota average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.4%

42% above South Dakota average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.2%

65% below South Dakota average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.2%

70% below South Dakota average.

Antipsychotic Use 7.7%

68% below South Dakota average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

5% above South Dakota average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.9%

1% above South Dakota average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.0%

26% below South Dakota average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

18% better than South Dakota average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Bethesda Home of Aberdeen based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 95.2% ↑ 3.9pp vs 2022

Net Income $393,489 ↓ ~$52K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,288,980 ↑ ~$182K vs 2022

Profit Margin 7.2% ↓ 1.9pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	93.6%	95.0%	96.5%	90.0%	91.3%	95.2%
Beds	50	50	50	50	50	50
Net Income	$194,551	$501,163	$1,360,275	$859,937	$445,253	$393,489
Gross Revenue	$3,177,322	$4,829,061	$4,781,919	$4,675,614	$4,879,487	$5,440,199
Operating Expenses	$2,871,455	$3,656,524	$3,965,988	$3,822,098	$4,277,057	$4,516,382
Net Patient Revenue	$2,804,744	$3,750,254	$3,894,083	$3,769,570	$4,291,774	$4,502,809
Total Payroll	$2,022,609	$2,532,717	$2,877,319	$2,712,072	$3,106,554	$3,288,980
Profit Margin %	6.1%	10.4%	28.5%	18.4%	9.1%	7.2%
Medicare %	6.3%	6.5%	3.0%	4.2%	3.6%	2.2%
Medicaid %	44.9%	53.4%	57.8%	60.2%	61.2%	58.9%
Private %	48.9%	40.1%	39.2%	35.5%	35.2%	38.8%
Revenue/Day	$164	$216	$220	$230	$258	$259
Cost/Day	$168	$211	$225	$233	$257	$260
Avg Length of Stay	428.2 days	542.0 days	679.5 days	821.2 days	877.2 days	694.8 days

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

SD Specifics: Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

General: Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

SD Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

SD Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

SD Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

SD Specifics: Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Dakota SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

SD Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

SD Specifics: Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Property Tax Reduction Program

South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

General: Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.

Income Limits (2025): ~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

SD Specifics: Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

General: Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

SD Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.

Income Limits (2025): ~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).

Asset Limits: Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).

SD Specifics: Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

General: Age 60+, SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged for some services.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

SD Specifics: 6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Property Tax Reduction Program

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

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