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Bethesda of Beresford

Bethesda of Beresford is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Bethesda of Beresford is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Bethesda of Beresford

Bethesda of Beresford is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Bethesda of Beresford is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

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Bethesda of Beresford has earned a sterling reputation in nursing home care, consistently receiving glowing reviews from residents and their families. Since 1914, this esteemed facility has been a beacon of excellence in South Dakota, known for its commitment to providing top-quality care in a compassionate and nurturing environment. Residents and their loved ones praise the unwavering dedication of the staff, which includes highly skilled Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and nursing assistants.
With a team of experienced physical, occupational, and speech therapists, residents receive tailored rehabilitation programs that promote healing, recovery, and improved independence. The positive impact of these therapies is reflected in the testimonials of residents who have experienced remarkable progress during their stay. In addition to the superb medical and therapeutic care, Bethesda of Beresford excels in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The reviews frequently highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the facility, thanks to the meticulous housekeeping and laundry services. Residents also appreciate the in-house beauty shop, which adds a touch of pampering and enhances their overall well-being.

605-763-2050
605-763-2050

What families are saying

Quality of care and staff professionalism

The staff is highly regarded for their kindness and dedication, contributing positively to the overall trust and appreciation felt by the residents' families.

Care & staff

Cleanliness, hygiene, and facility upkeep

The facility consistently maintains a high standard of cleanliness and is described as a clean and well-maintained environment.

Cleanliness

Managed by J.J. Nygaard

Administrator

J.J. Nygaard served as the first administrator of Bethesda of Beresford, also overseeing the Children’s home. He played a foundational role in the early years of the community, guiding its initial operations and growth as it established itself as a caring home for residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.67/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 39

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the South Dakota average
Occupancy rate 85.1%
Residents per day (avg) 34
Occupancy rate
85.1%
Residents per day (avg)
34

Who this home usually serves

Show admissions and discharges
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
How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$3.8M
Surplus of revenue
$83.0K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$3,819,710.00
Surplus of revenue
$82,971.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.3M
34.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.2M
Total costs $3.5M

This home is owned by Bethesda Of Beresford

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 435080

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
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Bethesda of Beresford
Type of care: SNF AL
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: BETHESDA OF BERESFORD
CCN: 435080
Occupancy: 85.1%
Home Revenue: $3,408,414.00
Payroll Costs: $1,318,389.00
Payroll %: 38.7%
Avg Residents/Day: 34.10
Overall Rating: 2/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6669
Health Insp Rating: 2/5
Staffing Rating: 3/5
QM Rating: 4/5
Number of Fines: 1
Palisade Healthcare Center
Type of care: SNF AL
Pets Allowed: No
CCN: 435115
Occupancy: 83.5%
Home Revenue: $2,297,762.00
Payroll Costs: $759,320.00
Payroll %: 33%
Avg Residents/Day: 49.30
Overall Rating: 1/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0263
Health Insp Rating: 1/5
Staffing Rating: 3/5
QM Rating: 3/5
Number of Fines: 1
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Based Services Waiver
SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
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.
  • Services: In-home care (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
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.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (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.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
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.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (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.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Property Tax Reduction Program
South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (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.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
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.
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Official Program Page
SD ESP

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Dakota LIEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Official Program Page
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
South Dakota SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Official Program Page
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Property Tax Reduction Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
Official Program Page
South Dakota SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Official Program Page
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
Official Program Page
South Dakota OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

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