Home / South Dakota / Aberdeen
Prairie Heights Healthcare
400 8th Avenue Nw, Aberdeen, SD 57401 · Brown County · (605) 225-2550
99 certified beds, about 63 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 435004 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 31, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the South Dakota average is 6.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since February 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.53 hours per resident per day, against 3.79 across South Dakota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.53 of those hours.
CMS links it to Eduro Healthcare, an affiliated group of 34 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
July 31, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) CASPER (Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reporting) reports, interview, and record review, the provider failed to ensure the PBJ data was submitted accurately to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) for Federal Fiscal Quarter 2 (January, February, and March 2025).
October 24, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on the South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) complaint report, interview, record review, the provider failed to ensure services provided for four of four sampled residents (1,2,3,4,) did not meet professional standards by: *Director of nursing (DON) (B) who did not follow the rights of medication administration nor the facility policy for insulin administration when administering insulin to resident 1. *DON B who did not document a wound assessment at the time of completion or identify it as a late entry when it was documented in resident 4's medical record. *Two certified medication aides (CMA) (C and D) who did not remain within their unlicensed but certified skill set.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) complaint online report, interviews, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to keep one of one resident (1) free from a significant medication error when administered an incorrect dose of insulon by director of nursing (B).
March 7, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the provider failed to: *Maintain clean and sanitary conditions of appliances and utensils in one of one kitchen: -Convection oven. -Flattop griddle grease trap drawer. -Stovetop backsplash. -Oven doors. -Dishwasher. -Walk-in refrigerator. -Reach-in refrigerator. -Scoop storage in the bulk oats and brown sugar containers. *Maintain the cleanliness of the microwave and sanitary storage under the sink in one of one rehabilitation (rehab) kitchenette.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review, the provider failed to remove outdated code status information (emergent treatment a resident would or would not receive if the heart or breathing were to stop) for 9 of 62 resident care plans (1, 5, 6, 18, 21, 32, 35, 41, and 56).
February 8, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on February 8, 2023.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- C Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
- C Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.53 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.53 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.03 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.79 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 34.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.68 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.74 on weekdays and 3.03 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 11.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.70 in April to June 2025 to 3.53 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.53 | 0.53 | 3.74 | 3.03 | 11.4% | 0 of 90 | 63 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.55 | 0.49 | 3.78 | 2.98 | 13.0% | 0 of 92 | 62 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.68 | 0.51 | 3.91 | 3.08 | 4.3% | 0 of 92 | 64 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.70 | 0.58 | 3.92 | 3.16 | 0.5% | 0 of 91 | 62 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| South Dakota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.79 | 3.97 | 3.25 | 9.1% | 1.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.3 | 21.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.1 | 19.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.1 | 24.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.8 | 19.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.3 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ABERDEEN NURSING AND REHAB CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Eduro Healthcare, a group of 34 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduro Healthcare LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 07/26/2018 | |
| Bewsey Enterprises LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/26/2018 | |
| Bewsey, Michael | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Ecapital Healthcare Corp | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 11/21/2018 | |
| Thompson, Christopher | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Williams, Heidi | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Bewsey, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Marsh, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Monroe, Dustin | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Thompson, Christopher | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Allred Jackson, P.C. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/01/2022 | |
| Eduro Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/26/2018 | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/26/2018 | |
| Wsrp, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/26/2018 | |
| Albrecht, Darcy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Hansen, Mike | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Heier, Karen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Marsh, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Powell, Jen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Redmond, Steven | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Thompson, Christopher | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Allred Jackson, P.C. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/15/2025 | |
| Caretrust Gp LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/26/2018 | |
| Caretrust Reit Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/26/2018 | |
| Ctr Partnership LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/28/2025 | |
| Ecapital Healthcare Corp | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/28/2025 | |
| Eduro Healthcare LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/22/2025 | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/03/2025 | |
| Wsrp, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/03/2025 | |
| Albrecht, Darcy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Hansen, Mike | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Hatfield, Nellie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/30/2021 | |
| Heier, Karen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Marsh, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Monroe, Dustin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Powell, Jen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Redmond, Steven | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Thompson, Christopher | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/26/2018 | |
| Williams, Heidi | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/26/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 24, 2024: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 31, 2025: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 24, 2024: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 7, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.03 hours per resident per day, below the South Dakota average of 3.26.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community Aberdeen, 0.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Aberdeen Health and Rehab Aberdeen, 1.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Bethesda Home of Aberdeen Aberdeen, 1.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Avantara Groton Groton, 19.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
South Dakota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in South Dakota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: South Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Human Services. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: South Dakota Department of Health Nursing Facility Reports, where South Dakota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Prairie Heights Healthcare's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Prairie Heights Healthcare 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Prairie Heights Healthcare get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on July 31, 2025. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
- Has Prairie Heights Healthcare been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Prairie Heights Healthcare accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Prairie Heights Healthcare?
- CMS lists 39 owners and managers, and links the home to Eduro Healthcare. Legal business name: ABERDEEN NURSING AND REHAB CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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