Bethesda Of Beresford
606 W CEDAR, Beresford, SD 57004
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Bethesda Of Beresford Compares
Bethesda Of Beresford is a 39-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Beresford, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.5%) is below the South Dakota average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 39 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.8% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.5% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (71% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.6% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bethesda Of Beresford
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bethesda Of Beresford with other nursing homes in Beresford.
How is Bethesda Of Beresford addressing its health inspections 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 Of Beresford keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.8% here versus 24.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Bethesda Of Beresford keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bethesda Of Beresford?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Bethesda Of Beresford?
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 Beresford
Beresford sits in Lincoln County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.8% of the population — a lower share of seniors than South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 7,524 (12.8%)
- Median age
- 35.2 years
- Median household income
- $84,260
- Median home value
- $240,200
Demographics for Lincoln County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Beresford.
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