Bethany Home - Brandon
3012 E ASPEN BLVD, Brandon, SD 57005
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Bethany Home - Brandon Compares
Bethany Home - Brandon is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Brandon, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.9%) is above the South Dakota average of 5.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.8% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.9% — worse than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (81% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (25% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.8% — worse than the South Dakota average of 19.9% (65% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bethany Home - Brandon
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bethany Home - Brandon with other nursing homes in Brandon.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Bethany Home - Brandon, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Bethany Home - Brandon addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Bethany Home - Brandon doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.8% here versus 24.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Bethany Home - Brandon doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.9% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Bethany Home - Brandon maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bethany Home - Brandon?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Brandon
Brandon sits in Minnehaha County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 25,093 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 35.1 years
- Median household income
- $63,699
- Median home value
- $201,500
Demographics for Minnehaha County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Brandon.
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