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5 licensed nursing homes in Aberdeen, SD
Updated October 21, 2026
7.0Solid

PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE

400 8TH AVENUE NW, ABERDEEN, SD 57401

PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 35%.

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0.0

ABERDEEN HEALTH AND REHAB

1700 NORTH HIGHWAY 281, ABERDEEN, SD 57401

Aberdeen Health and Rehab has a 1.0 overall rating, and the health inspections are just as low, meaning regulators found serious problems with resident care. There are 4 federal fines on record; we cannot tell if these are recent or from years ago, but it's worth asking when you visit.

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0.8Concerns

Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community

1002 NORTH JAY STREET, ABERDEEN, SD 57401

Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community holds a 1.0 out of 5 federal rating, highlighting a significant gap between its reported staffing levels and the actual care residents receive. There is one federal fine on record; we can't tell if it's from last quarter or five years ago, but it's worth asking about.

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3.5Concerns

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen

1224 S HIGH ST, ABERDEEN, SD 57401

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen presents a significant disconnect between its staffing levels and resident outcomes. The facility reports higher-than-average registered nurse hours per resident daily, and staff tend to stay longer, suggesting a consistent presence when you press the call button.

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AVERA ST LUKES

1002 N JAY ST, ABERDEEN, SD 57401

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Aberdeen, SD?
5 licensed nursing homes in Aberdeen, SD, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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