Bethesda of Beresford
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Beresford, SD
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Bethesda of Beresford

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Beresford, SD
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Bethesda of Beresford accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Bethesda of Beresford accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Bethesda of Beresford

Bethesda of Beresford operates a compact 39-bed skilled nursing facility on West Cedar Street in Beresford, South Dakota, about thirty miles south of Sioux Falls. Established originally in 1914 as a regional care resource, the property functions under a local government facility district setup. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walk score of 39, reflecting a spread-out layout where visiting family members and local relatives will require a car to manage regular trips and errands outside the grounds.

The home runs close to its operational limit, maintaining an average occupancy rate of roughly 85 percent and hosting an average resident stay of 329 days. Floor nurses provide an average of three hours and forty minutes of daily direct care to each individual, with registered nurses contributing over an hour of that personal time.

Weekend scheduling stands out with Saturday and Sunday registered nurse coverage tracking 86 percent higher than typical state benchmarks. Clinical programs focus on post-acute physical rehabilitation and therapy services, with measured outcomes for hospital readmissions, fall prevention, and pressure ulcer care outperforming standard state averages.

Interested individuals can call to inquire about current bed vacancies or to verify clinical entry parameters. The business coordinators can outline how they handle medical invoices across Medicare, state Medicaid, and out-of-pocket private payments, and they can schedule a time for you to view the therapy spaces and resident wings.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 31.7% Below SD avg. ▼ 31.7% Below SD avg.SD average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 30.6% Below SD avg. ▼ 30.6% Below SD avg.SD average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 13.7% Above SD avg. ▲ 13.7% Above SD avg.SD average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 48.1% Above SD avg. ▲ 48.1% Above SD avg.SD average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 25th out of 58 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↓ 13% · SD 4h 19mThis facility: 3h 45m per resident per day, 13% below the South Dakota average of 4h 19m (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #25 / 58Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 25th out of 58 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Dakota average, with a ranking across 58 South Dakota facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 45m

Standout metric: RN, weekends is +99% above South Dakota average

3 of 6 metrics below South Dakota average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant1832506,82792100%8
Registered Nurse710172,79892100%9.5
Administrator2021,0786672%8.4
Dietitian2027216470%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse1565834751%9.5
Nurse Practitioner1015286672%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1125216571%6.3
Dental Services Staff1014746166%7.8
Medication Aide/Technician1121975964%3.3
Qualified Social Worker0111554246%3.7
Speech Language Pathologist0221395257%2.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0221185358%2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331103942%2.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant01144910%4.9
Other Physician0221233%4
Feeding Assistant011822%4
Physical Therapy Aide011878%1.1
Medical Director011411%4
Physician Assistant011411%4
50 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
17 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
2 Administrator
Coverage 72%
2 Dietitian
Coverage 70%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 39 Rank #56 / 65Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 56th out of 65 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Dakota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #3 / 61Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 61 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Dakota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #34 / 68Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 34th out of 68 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
39 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #18 / 31Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 18th out of 31 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Dakota average, with its Statewide rank out of 31. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
87.4% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 34.1 residents and 39 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)

Similar to the South Dakota average: 84.4%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
280 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 1, 2025
CountyLincoln
License Number10595
CMS Certification Number435080

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bethesda of Beresford is administered by Britney Senger.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Jun 2026

Total health inspections
6 ↑ 22% · SD 4.9This facility: 6, 22% above the South Dakota average of 4.9 (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
27 Rank #47 / 61Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 47th out of 61 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Dakota State average, with a ranking across all 61 SD facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 57% · SD 17.2This facility: 27, 57% above the South Dakota average of 17.2 (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4.5 Rank #49 / 61Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 49th out of 61 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Dakota mean across 61 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 22% · SD 3.68This facility: 4.5, 22% above the South Dakota average of 3.68 (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 27 of 27 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 27 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · SD 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the South Dakota average of 0.4 (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
1 ↓ 52% · SD 2.1This facility: 1, 52% below the South Dakota average of 2.1 (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
26 ↑ 77% · SD 14.7This facility: 26, 77% above the South Dakota average of 14.7 (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 South Dakota avg 0 (In line with South Dakota average)
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Jun 11, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Resident Rights, 7 of 27 citations · 9 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Jun 11, 2026 2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Aug 13, 2025 4 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Aug 08, 2024 1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Apr 25, 2024 14 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Oct 04, 2023 2 citations
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Apr 05, 2023 4 citations
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 27 citations
Resident Rights 7 deficiencies (26%)
Quality of Life & Care 7 deficiencies (26%)
Nutrition & Dietary 4 deficiencies (15%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (7%)
Pharmacy Services 2 deficiencies (7%)
Environmental 2 deficiencies (7%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 1 deficiency (4%)
Administration 1 deficiency (4%)
Nursing & Physician Services 1 deficiency (4%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 27 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Penalties and fines

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 Aug 2026)

Total fines on record $16K Rank #27 / 62Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 27th out of 62 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Dakota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 62 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
66% lower than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: $47K

Number of fines on record 1
56% fewer fines than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 2.3

Payment denials on record Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.0

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $16K
South Dakota average $47K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Penalties issued more than 3 years ago are included in the totals above, not in this list.

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the South Dakota average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 7.1 Score · lower is better ↓ 37% · SD 11.3This facility: 7.1, 37% below the SD average of 11.3 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 15.5 Score · lower is better ↓ 30% · SD 22.1This facility: 15.5, 30% below the SD average of 22.1 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

11 long-stay measures: 8 better, 1 worse, 2 near SD average

1 short-stay measure: 1 worse

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

37% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)

Total residents 34
Medicare
1
2.9% of residents
Medicaid
16
47.1% of residents
Private pay or other
17
50% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.

Nonprofit
Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$119.7KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Nonprofit Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024 Rank #47 / 53Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 47th out of 53 nursing homes we track in South Dakota. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the South Dakota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$119.7KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #51 / 53Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 51st out of 53 nursing homes we track in South Dakota. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the South Dakota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$1.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024 41.1% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #50 / 53Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 50th out of 53 nursing homes we track in South Dakota. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the South Dakota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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 (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
41 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 54%
Private pay 37%
Medicaid 10%
Discharges
44 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 23%
Private pay 52%
Medicaid 25%

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.

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Rank #18 / 53
67.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 67.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
SD AVG 59.1%
Rank #6 / 53
435096
Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
Sioux Falls
177
Facility 177
SD AVG 70
Rank #2 / 65
91.0%
Facility 91.0%
SD AVG 84.4%
Rank #13 / 31
+8%
4.26
Facility 4.26
SD AVG 4.31
Rank #13 / 58
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +5%-1%
$72.8k
Facility $72.8k
SD AVG $45.9k
Rank #55 / 62
32
Facility 32
SD AVG 17.2
Rank #53 / 61
5.3
Facility 5.3
SD AVG 3.7
Rank #52 / 61
6161-
2
Facility 2
SD AVG 40
Rank #68 / 68
Dana Bachmeier
$22.9MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $22.9MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SD AVG $7.1M
Rank #3 / 53
$10.3MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SD AVG $4.2M
Rank #3 / 53
45.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility 45.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
SD AVG 59.1%
Rank #35 / 53
435045
Avantara Norton -
NH
HOS
SNF
Sioux Falls
110
Facility 110
SD AVG 70
Rank #5 / 65
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
SD AVG 84.4%
Rank #17 / 31
+5%
3.53
Facility 3.53
SD AVG 4.31
Rank #36 / 58
---+53%-18%
$215.5k
Facility $215.5k
SD AVG $45.9k
Rank #62 / 62
75
Facility 75
SD AVG 17.2
Rank #61 / 61
4.0
Facility 4.0
SD AVG 3.7
Rank #40 / 61
1998-
61
Facility 61
SD AVG 40
Rank #15 / 68
Jeremy Klinkhammer
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SD AVG $7.1M
Rank #6 / 53
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SD AVG $4.2M
Rank #17 / 53
51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
SD AVG 59.1%
Rank #53 / 53
435039
Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Sioux Falls
98
Facility 98
SD AVG 70
Rank #11 / 65
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
SD AVG 84.4%
Rank #25 / 31
-3%
4.09
Facility 4.09
SD AVG 4.31
Rank #18 / 58
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +21%-5%
$54.9k
Facility $54.9k
SD AVG $45.9k
Rank #47 / 62
18
Facility 18
SD AVG 17.2
Rank #30 / 61
3.6
Facility 3.6
SD AVG 3.7
Rank #32 / 61
380-
73
Facility 73
SD AVG 40
Rank #7 / 68
Luke Wanous
$9.4MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SD AVG $7.1M
Rank #12 / 53
$4.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
SD AVG $4.2M
Rank #13 / 53
51.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility 51.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
SD AVG 59.1%
Rank #23 / 53
435046
Bethesda of Beresford ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Cedar Beresford
39
Facility 39
SD AVG 70
Rank #56 / 65
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
SD AVG 84.4%
Rank #18 / 31
+4%
3.75
Facility 3.75
SD AVG 4.31
Rank #25 / 58
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +56%-13%
$16.1k
Facility $16.1k
SD AVG $45.9k
Rank #27 / 62
27
Facility 27
SD AVG 17.2
Rank #47 / 61
4.5
Facility 4.5
SD AVG 3.7
Rank #49 / 61
134-
39
Facility 39
SD AVG 40
Rank #34 / 68
Bethesda Of Beresford
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SD AVG $7.1M
Rank #47 / 53
$1.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $1.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
SD AVG $4.2M
Rank #51 / 53
41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
SD AVG 59.1%
Rank #50 / 53
435080

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Dakota

Bethesda of Beresford is located in Cedar Beresford, South Dakota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Dakota.

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+
General South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
SD

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General SD resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SD

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

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
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

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1
General 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

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

Benefits
Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+
General SD resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SD

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General 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

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

Benefits
Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+
General 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

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethesda of Beresford

Is Bethesda of Beresford in a walkable area?

Bethesda of Beresford has a walk score of 39. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Bethesda of Beresford?

According to SD state health department records, Bethesda of Beresford's license number is 10595.

What is the occupancy rate at Bethesda of Beresford?

Bethesda of Beresford's occupancy is 87.4%.

How long has Bethesda of Beresford been in business?

Bethesda of Beresford has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bethesda of Beresford?

No, Bethesda of Beresford has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Bethesda of Beresford?

The team at Bethesda of Beresford can be reached at help@bethesdasd.com.

Does Bethesda of Beresford operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Bethesda of Beresford is registered as a non-profit in SD.

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