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Bethel Lutheran Home

Nursing HomeMadison, SDCMS 435076
15 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
59

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
52.4

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
15

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-07-17

*CMS

Citations

15 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0576Generalno actual harm

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0686Seriousactual harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0688Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0321Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Bethel Lutheran Home?
Bethel Lutheran Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Madison, SD, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 435076.
What is the CMS rating for Bethel Lutheran Home?
Bethel Lutheran Home has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Bethel Lutheran Home have?
Bethel Lutheran Home is certified for 59 beds. It serves an average of 52.4 residents per day.
How many citations does Bethel Lutheran Home have?
Bethel Lutheran Home has 15 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Bethel Lutheran Home last inspected?
Bethel Lutheran Home was last inspected on July 17, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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