Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (59% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 30 days.
Bethesda of Beresford is a nonprofit nursing home in Beresford, South Dakota, founded in 1914 and administered by Britney Senger. The 39-bed facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, therapy services, and independent living options and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The facility holds a 2-star overall CMS rating, driven by a 1-star Health Inspection score, which is 21.6% below the South Dakota average. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the facility recorded 25 citations, averaging 5 per inspection, compared with a state mean of 3.34. A $16,000 civil money penalty was issued in October 2023. No critical citations appear in that window, and the single serious citation is 44% better than the state average.
The Quality Measures rating, however, is a genuine counterweight: 5 stars, 46.5% above the South Dakota average. Antipsychotic use is 15.1%, compared with a state average of 24.4%, and the UTI rate of 0.8% is 77% better than peers, both meaningful signals for long-stay residents.
The facility provides on-site rehabilitation and therapy services, with contracted physical, occupational, and speech therapy staff present most days of the week. A Resident Council meets regularly, and a state-approved Nurse Aide Training program operates on-site.
The facility’s occupancy rate is 85%, above the South Dakota average of 79.9%, with 33 of 39 beds filled. Its payer mix and average length of stay of 329 days reflect a predominantly long-term population: Medicaid covers 47% of current residents, and private-pay residents account for 50% of the census.
Bethesda of Beresford suits long-stay residents in Lincoln County seeking nonprofit, community-rooted skilled nursing care, particularly those for whom quality-of-care outcomes and low antipsychotic use carry weight alongside the inspection record.
Bethesda of Beresford is administrated by Britney Senger.
South 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.
17 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 25 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
South Dakota average: 0.3
South Dakota average: 1.8
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,481 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 18 | 32 | 50 | 6,827 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 10 | 17 | 2,798 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,078 | 66 | 72% | 8.4 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 721 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 5 | 6 | 583 | 47 | 51% | 9.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 521 | 65 | 71% | 6.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 474 | 61 | 66% | 7.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 1 | 2 | 197 | 59 | 64% | 3.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 155 | 42 | 46% | 3.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 139 | 52 | 57% | 2.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 118 | 53 | 58% | 2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 110 | 39 | 42% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 9 | 10% | 4.9 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2% | 4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 8% | 1.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4 |
| Physician Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Oct 4, 2023 · $16K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Bethesda of Beresford from 2013–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (59% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 30 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Beresford's city center to Bethesda of Beresford's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
| Avera Maryhouse | NH AL HC | Pierre | 67
Facility
67
SD AVG
69
Rank
#49 / 117 | - | - | 5.30
Facility
5.30
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#7 / 65 | +18% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
SD AVG
$38.5k
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#1 / 67 | 9
Facility
9
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#17 / 67 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#20 / 67 | - | 59 | - |
60
Facility
60
SD AVG
39
Rank
#39 / 159 | - | - | - | - | 435034 | ||||
| Bethesda Home of Aberdeen | NH AL HC NC RC | Aberdeen (Melrose Addition) | 86
Facility
86
SD AVG
69
Rank
#27 / 117 |
92.8%
Facility
92.8%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#10 / 62 | +16% | 4.38
Facility
4.38
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#19 / 65 | -22% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 7
Facility
7
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#9 / 67 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#20 / 67 | - | 85 | - |
12
Facility
12
SD AVG
39
Rank
#127 / 159 | Scott Eisenbeisz | $9.7M
Facility
$9.7M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#17 / 63 | $7.2M
Facility
$7.2M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#5 / 63 | 74.3%
Facility
74.3%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#6 / 63 | 435073 | ||||
| Fountain Springs Healthcare Center | NH AL IL | Rapid City | 10
Facility
10
SD AVG
69
Rank
#116 / 117 |
87.3%
Facility
87.3%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#24 / 62 | +9% | 3.82
Facility
3.82
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#33 / 65 | -2% | -12% | $22.5k
Facility
$22.5k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#40 / 67 | 11
Facility
11
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#21 / 67 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#12 / 67 | 2 | 82 | - |
16
Facility
16
SD AVG
39
Rank
#120 / 159 | - | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#26 / 63 | $3.1M
Facility
$3.1M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#27 / 63 | 45.6%
Facility
45.6%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#31 / 63 | 435110 | ||||
| Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community | NH AL HC IL | Aberdeen | 81
Facility
81
SD AVG
69
Rank
#32 / 117 | - | - | 4.62
Facility
4.62
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#14 / 65 | -24% | +6% | $8.8k
Facility
$8.8k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#18 / 67 | 12
Facility
12
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#26 / 67 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#13 / 67 | 3 | 76 | - |
31
Facility
31
SD AVG
39
Rank
#93 / 159 | - | - | - | - | 435042 | ||||
| Bethesda of Beresford | NH NC | Beresford (Prairie Township) | 39
Facility
39
SD AVG
69
Rank
#96 / 117 |
85.1%
Facility
85.1%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#29 / 62 | +6% | 3.67
Facility
3.67
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#34 / 65 | +56% | -15% | $16.1k
Facility
$16.1k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#32 / 67 | 25
Facility
25
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#53 / 67 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#56 / 67 | 1 | 33 | - |
48
Facility
48
SD AVG
39
Rank
#62 / 159 | Bethesda Of Beresford | $3.4M
Facility
$3.4M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#52 / 63 | $1.5M
Facility
$1.5M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#46 / 63 | 44.3%
Facility
44.3%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#8 / 63 | 435080 |
Bethesda of Beresford is located in Beresford, South Dakota.
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Bethesda of Beresford is in the Prairie Township neighborhood of Beresford.
Bethesda of Beresford has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to SD state health department records, Bethesda of Beresford's license number is 10595.
Bethesda of Beresford's occupancy is 85%.
Britney Senger is the administrator of Bethesda of Beresford.
Bethesda of Beresford has 39 beds.
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