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Nursing Home
Status
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Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Nursing Home
Prairie Heights Healthcare
Overview of Prairie Heights Healthcare
Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen, South Dakota, offers top-notch senior living with a focus on individual wellness and recovery. Seniors can enjoy a variety of personalized care services to make their stay as comfortable as possible. Whether it’s skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term stays, or physical therapy, there’s something for everyone to feel at ease and well-cared for in this vibrant community.
Dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where residents can thrive, Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen offers a range of amenities and programs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies tailored to each individual. With both long and short-term care options, residents can find support, learn new strategies, and connect with others in similar situations. Prairie Heights Healthcare is dedicated to helping residents achieve their personal health goals and maintain their independence.
Darcy Albrecht serves as the Executive Director at Prairie Heights Healthcare, leading the community with a focus on personalized care and holistic healing. Darcy oversees the team dedicated to treating residents like family and ensuring a safe, supportive environment, especially during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
99
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
63.2%
Residents per day (avg)
62
Occupancy rate
63.2%
Residents per day (avg)
62
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
93% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
4% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 years
Medicaid
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$13.0M
Profit
$1.9M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$13,014,054.00
Profit
$1,911,727.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.1M
99-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 38 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
License details
Issuance
January 7, 2025
Expiration
June 30, 2026
County:
Brown
Additional licensing details
License number:
10588
Ownership & operating entity
Prairie Heights Healthcare is administrated by Albrecht, Darcy.
Care Services
Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Therapy, Long & Short Term Care
Pricing & Financial Information
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Prairie Heights Healthcare
Skilled Nursing
Memory Care
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Inspection History
In South Dakota, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure is the state agency responsible for conducting unannounced surveys and monitoring facility quality.
5 visits/inspections
1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 routine inspections
Results
3 with issues
2 without issues
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Latest inspection
Date:July 31, 2025
Type:Other
7 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
South Dakota average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Total health citations
5
South Dakota average 14.8
Citations per inspection
1.67
South Dakota average 3.34
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
3 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 5 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.8
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
5 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jul 31, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jul 31, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 24, 2024
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 24, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Oct 24, 2024
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Oct 24, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 07, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 07, 2024
Corrected
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.
Compare Nursing Homes around Aberdeen The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
Prairie Heights Healthcare
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Aberdeen
99
63.2%
-21%
3.86
-11%
0
5
0
62
38
-
$13,0M
$5,1M
39.5%
435004
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NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Aberdeen
86
92.8%
+16%
4.38
+1%
0
7
0
83
12
Eisenbeisz, Scott
$10,7M
$5,7M
53.4%
435073
Golden Living Center – Groton
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Groton
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65.4%
-18%
3.16
-27%
5
23
2
36
32
Pete, Joshua
$6,2M
$1,7M
27.6%
435048
Aberdeen Health and Rehab
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
Aberdeen
75
92.0%
+15%
4.59
+6%
3
27
4
68
8
Glaser, Kristopher
$7,6M
$3,8M
49.6%
435041
Places of interest near Prairie Heights Healthcare
1.2 miles from city center — 1.22 miles to nearest hospital (Avera St. Luke's Hospital)
400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
123
Employees
118
Contractors
5
Staff to resident ratio
1.86:1
0% compared with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average ratio: 1.91:1
Avg staff/day
45
Average shift
6.9 hours
10% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 7.7 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
28,142
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
46
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0.7%
187 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 0 | 46 | 12,438 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 1 | 15 | 4,746 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,306 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,648 | 72 | 79% | 4.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,307 | 91 | 100% | 5.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,091 | 75 | 82% | 4.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,073 | 68 | 75% | 4.6 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 532 | 70 | 77% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 508 | 62 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 494 | 57 | 63% | 5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 310 | 71 | 78% | 3.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 132 | 26 | 29% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 6 | 7% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 3% | 7.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3% | 5 |
46 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
79%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
82%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
75%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
77%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
68%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
66%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
78%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
29%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
66 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
19 residents (28.8%)
Medicaid
22 residents (33.3%)
Private pay or other
25 residents (37.9%)
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.2
32% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 12.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.3
28% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 23.9
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.4%
44% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 22.3%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.0%
34% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 22.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.6%
8% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 26.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
44% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 5.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.7%
19% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 4.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
50% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 3.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.9%
27% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 5.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 4.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.8%
19% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 24.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
5% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 95.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 96.9%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.74
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.74
51% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.51
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.15
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.15
38% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.85
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
17% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 84.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
49% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
28% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 78.2%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.5%
5% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 21.5%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.6%
33% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 11.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
12% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
80.4%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
80.4%
50% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.2%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.2%
21% better 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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Prairie Heights Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
63.2%
↓ 4.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,911,727
↓ ~$977K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,146,795
↑ ~$125K vs 2022
Profit Margin
14.7%
↓ 6.8pp vs 2022
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