Bethel Lutheran Home

Nursing Home

1001 S Egan Ave
Madison, SD 57042 · Lake County
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Call (605) 256-4539

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.0 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.5 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

2Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
12Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$56,430Federal fines, last 3 years (2 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: July 17, 2025.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
July 17, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
November 6, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.71 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.94 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.14 hours · state avg 3.28
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
51.7% · state avg 48.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
9.1%
Administrators who left (yearly)
1

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In South Dakota, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HOPE Waiver.

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Pricing

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What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
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Ownership

Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Bethel Lutheran Home
Owner or managerRoleShare
BARBER, DAWNINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
BARBER, DAWNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY—
BARBER, DAWNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
BETHEL LUTHERAN HOMEADP OF THE SNF—
BETHEL LUTHERAN HOMEDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
BETHEL LUTHERAN HOMEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
BREDDIN, KARLINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
BREDDIN, KARLMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY—
BREDDIN, KARLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
CLEM, JUSTINADP OF THE SNF—
CLEM, JUSTINCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE—
CLEM, JUSTININDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
435076
Certified beds
59
Average residents per day
52.7
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
April 1, 1994
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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