CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Dakota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Bethany Home - Brandon is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Brandon, South Dakota with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 2012. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 20% | Jan 1, 1966 |
| BEAVER VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 1966 |
| BENTON LUTHERAN CHURCH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 20% | Jan 1, 1966 |
| NATHANAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 20% | Jan 1, 1966 |
| ST MARKS LUTHERAN CHURCH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 20% | Jan 1, 1966 |
| COMPEER FINANCIAL | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | Organization | N/A | May 5, 2011 |
| ANDERSON, ROBERT | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2016 |
| FLIER, JOEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| FONDER, LYNDA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| GRANT, ROSE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2016 |
| HENDRICKS-WILKENS, MARY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| HERRBOLDT, DEBORAH | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2014 |
| HOPE, LORI | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2008 |
| JOHNSON, ELLEN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| JOHNSON, GREGORY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| KROGER, HEATHER | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| KRUSE, SUSAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| NEIDERHISER, DEBRA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| PAULSON, JOHN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| PERSON, LEE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| SANDEN, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| ZINGMARK, KAREN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| HEINEMANN, DANIEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2015 |
| HERRBOLDT, DEBORAH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2014 |
| KROGER, HEATHER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| WINKLEPLECK, HUNTER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 23, 2017 |
| HEINEMANN, DANIEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 17, 2025 |
| WINKLEPLECK, HUNTER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 17, 2025 |
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