Bethel Lutheran Home

Madison, South Dakota

Address

1001 S Egan Ave, Madison, SD, 57042

Phone

+1 605-256-4539

5.3 /10

Bethel Lutheran Home Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 2★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$85,748 fines 7 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
7 near national median
Total federal penalties
$85,748

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.29 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.87 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.39 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.65 hrs
Physical therapy
0.01 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 3 to 2 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Bethel Lutheran Home 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
59 certified beds · ~52 avg residents/day (88% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Bethel Lutheran Home is a church-related nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Madison, South Dakota, providing 59 beds for long-term care. The facility holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 2-star health inspection score and 4-star ratings for both staffing and quality measures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Bethel Lutheran Home?
Bethel Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How did Bethel Lutheran Home score on health inspections?
Bethel Lutheran Home received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Bethel Lutheran Home?
Bethel Lutheran Home has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Bethel Lutheran Home have?
Bethel Lutheran Home has 59 certified beds.
Does Bethel Lutheran Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Bethel Lutheran Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Bethel Lutheran Home located?
Bethel Lutheran Home is located at 1001 S Egan Ave, Madison, SD, 57042, Madison, South Dakota.
How can I contact Bethel Lutheran Home?
You can reach Bethel Lutheran Home by phone at +1 605-256-4539.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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