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HomeSouth DakotaBowdle Nursing Home

Bowdle Nursing Home

8001 W 5th Street, Bowdle, SD 574286052856146
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
27
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 27 certified beds with an average of 21.3 residents per day (79% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Jul 25, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.28 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 37.0%

Bowdle Nursing Home is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bowdle, South Dakota with 27 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored above average compared to South Dakota facilities.

Beds
27
Avg Residents/Day
21.3
Ownership
Government - City
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Edmunds
Last Inspection
Jul 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
22.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.92 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.94 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.42 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.28 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.93 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.0%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - City
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CITY OF BOWDLE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 1, 1987
KESSLER, LACEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 19, 2024
KLEFFMAN, DARWYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 19, 2024
BARNHARDT, DARRYNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2022
BOBBY, MARGARETCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
BOSCHEE, RICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2000
GAB, REXCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2022
GUNDERSON, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2017
MAIER, RUSSELLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2023
SHAYKETT, AMBERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2022
KLEFFMAN, DARWYNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 20, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bowdle Nursing Home?▾
Bowdle Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Bowdle Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Bowdle Nursing Home had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 25, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Bowdle Nursing Home?▾
Bowdle Nursing Home provides 4.28 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, 0.94 LPN hours, and 2.92 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.0%.
How many beds does Bowdle Nursing Home have?▾
Bowdle Nursing Home has 27 certified beds with an average of 21.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 79% occupancy. The facility is Government - City owned.