Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
1224 S HIGH ST, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Bethesda Home of Aberdeen Compares
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is a 86-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (14.9%) is below the South Dakota average of 19.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 86 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Aberdeen, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.9% — better than the South Dakota average of 19.9% (25% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bethesda Home of Aberdeen with other nursing homes in Aberdeen.
How is Bethesda Home of Aberdeen addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Bethesda Home of Aberdeen keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 14.9% here versus 19.9% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Bethesda Home of Aberdeen maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 86 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Bethesda Home of Aberdeen's rating advantage in Aberdeen?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Bethesda Home of Aberdeen?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Aberdeen
Aberdeen sits in Brown County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,945 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $61,816
- Median home value
- $171,200
Demographics for Brown County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Aberdeen.
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