ElderGrade
B

75.5/100

Above average

Prairie Heights Healthcare

400 8Th Avenue Nw, Aberdeen, SD 57401

CMS 4/5 stars #1 of 5 in Brown County (605) 225-2550
Certified beds
99
Occupancy
64%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 13/30 Stability 7.5/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.68 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.53 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.53 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.53 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.03 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: July 31, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Jul 31, 2025 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 24, 2024 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 24, 2024 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Mar 7, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 7, 2024 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of EDURO HEALTHCARE, which operates 35 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
EDURO HEALTHCARE LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BEWSEY ENTERPRISES LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BEWSEY, MICHAEL Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ECAPITAL HEALTHCARE CORP Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
THOMPSON, CHRISTOPHER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WILLIAMS, HEIDI Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BEWSEY, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MARSH, JAMES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MONROE, DUSTIN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
THOMPSON, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ALLRED JACKSON, P.C. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
EDURO HEALTHCARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Prairie Heights Healthcare

What is the ElderGrade for Prairie Heights Healthcare? +

Prairie Heights Healthcare holds an ElderGrade of B (75.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Prairie Heights Healthcare? +

Residents receive an average of 3.53 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Prairie Heights Healthcare been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 5 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Prairie Heights Healthcare accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Prairie Heights Healthcare is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.