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Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
93% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
4% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Prairie Heights Healthcare is administrated by Albrecht, Darcy.
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
South Dakota average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
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.
0
100% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 0.3
0
100% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 1.8
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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.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
+17% +16% Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-18% -11% -21% 
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
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+16%
Prairie Heights Healthcare
-18%
-11%
-21%
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Aberdeen, SD 57401
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 8.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 8.3 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 8.1 | No |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 average
South Dakota average: 12.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.3
28% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 23.9
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.4%
44% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 22.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.0%
34% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 22.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.6%
8% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 26.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
44% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.7%
19% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
50% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.9%
27% worse than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.8%
19% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 24.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
5% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 95.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 96.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
17% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 84.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
49% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
28% better than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Historical financial and operational data for Prairie Heights Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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