News Year: 2020

SD Dept. of Health’s Reopening Plan (Revised 9/25/20)

Posted on October 9, 2020

Dear Families: One of the most difficult things about COVID-19 for our residents has been the prolonged separation from families and loved ones. With the virus still very much a threat in our communities, we must take careful steps in any plans to re-open our settings to visitors. We recognize the critical role family members… Read more »

SD Dept. of Health’s Reopening Plan (Revised 9/25/20)

Posted on October 9, 2020

Dear Families: One of the most difficult things about COVID-19 for our residents has been the prolonged separation from families and loved ones. With the virus still very much a threat in our communities, we must take careful steps in any plans to re-open our settings to visitors. We recognize the critical role family members… Read more »

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen Receives Another 5-Star Quality Rating 

Posted on September 16, 2020

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen was recently awarded another 5-Star Quality Rating by the United States government. Nursing Home Compare (NHC) provides quality ratings to each of the nation’s 15,000 Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled nursing home facilities.   In 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enhanced its Nursing Home Compare public reporting site to include a set of quality ratings for each nursing home that… Read more »

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen Receives Another 5-Star Quality Rating 

Posted on September 16, 2020

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen was recently awarded another 5-Star Quality Rating by the United States government. Nursing Home Compare (NHC) provides quality ratings to each of the nation’s 15,000 Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled nursing home facilities.   In 2008, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enhanced its Nursing Home Compare public reporting site to include a set of quality ratings for each nursing home that… Read more »

K.O. Lee Adult Day Health Center and United Way Partnership

Posted on September 10, 2020

The K.O. Lee Adult Day Health Center at Bethesda Aberdeen is grateful to be a United Way fund recipient! We are proud to partner with the United Way of Northeastern SD to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S-VJueq7PE&t=6s Check out the their new campaign video!

K.O. Lee Adult Day Health Center and United Way Partnership

Posted on September 10, 2020

The K.O. Lee Adult Day Health Center at Bethesda Aberdeen is grateful to be a United Way fund recipient! We are proud to partner with the United Way of Northeastern SD to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S-VJueq7PE&t=6s Check out the their new campaign video!

NSU Marching Band Performs for Bethesda Residents

Posted on September 10, 2020

Many thanks to the Northern State University Marching Band for playing for our residents. It was a cool, crisp fall day – and we all loved watching these great college students perform!

NSU Marching Band Performs for Bethesda Residents

Posted on September 10, 2020

Many thanks to the Northern State University Marching Band for playing for our residents. It was a cool, crisp fall day – and we all loved watching these great college students perform!

A Commitment of Care – Lena’s Story

Posted on August 26, 2020

Before moving into Bethesda, my mom (Lena) had a very nice condo in Aberdeen. But, I was always concerned about her taking a fall, even though she had an emergency call button, either in the house or as she went to the garage to retrieve the paper. The staff at both Bethesda Towne Square and… Read more »

A Commitment of Care – Lena’s Story

Posted on August 26, 2020

Before moving into Bethesda, my mom (Lena) had a very nice condo in Aberdeen. But, I was always concerned about her taking a fall, even though she had an emergency call button, either in the house or as she went to the garage to retrieve the paper. The staff at both Bethesda Towne Square and… Read more »

Fair Fun at Bethesda Aberdeen

Posted on August 24, 2020

While the Brown County Fair didn’t happen as usual this year; the Bethesda Fair was ON!  We hope you saw our Bethesda Fair news updates, contest results and photos as we “brought the fair” to our residents! A few photo highlights are below! Find more photos on our Bethesda Home of Aberdeen Facebook page! Official… Read more »

Fair Fun at Bethesda Aberdeen

Posted on August 24, 2020

While the Brown County Fair didn’t happen as usual this year; the Bethesda Fair was ON!  We hope you saw our Bethesda Fair news updates, contest results and photos as we “brought the fair” to our residents! A few photo highlights are below! Find more photos on our Bethesda Home of Aberdeen Facebook page! Official… Read more »

Summer/Fall 2020 Newsletter

Posted on July 15, 2020

We are excited to share news and updates about Bethesda Aberdeen with all of you! You can find our most recent edition (as well as past editions) in our Newsletter section. Newsletters We mail or email our newsletter twice each year. If you aren’t receiving a copy; and would like one (via mail or email);… Read more »

Summer/Fall 2020 Newsletter

Posted on July 15, 2020

We are excited to share news and updates about Bethesda Aberdeen with all of you! You can find our most recent edition (as well as past editions) in our Newsletter section. Newsletters We mail or email our newsletter twice each year. If you aren’t receiving a copy; and would like one (via mail or email);… Read more »

Bethesda Home and Bethesda Sharing Center Honored as Reader’s Choice 2020 Finalist – Vote Today!

Posted on July 13, 2020

  Vote for Bethesda Home in the Services Category (Senior Care Center section) Vote for Bethesda Sharing Center in the Services Category (Childcare section) https://aberdeennews.gannettcontests.com/Readers-Choice-2020/ Below are the contest details outlined on the Aberdeen News website: The nominations are in and the response was overwhelming! Only the top businesses in each category made it to… Read more »

Bethesda Home and Bethesda Sharing Center Honored as Reader’s Choice 2020 Finalist – Vote Today!

Posted on July 13, 2020

  Vote for Bethesda Home in the Services Category (Senior Care Center section) Vote for Bethesda Sharing Center in the Services Category (Childcare section) https://aberdeennews.gannettcontests.com/Readers-Choice-2020/ Below are the contest details outlined on the Aberdeen News website: The nominations are in and the response was overwhelming! Only the top businesses in each category made it to… Read more »

Bethesda One Call

Posted on June 17, 2020

  Bethesda One Call Now Bethesda has teamed up with One Call Now to help improve our communications with family, tenants, and employees.  Bethesda One Call will allow communication to happen in real time for reminders, events, changes in events, or emergencies.  The system will allow text, calls, or emails; however, Bethesda has chosen to… Read more »

Bethesda One Call

Posted on June 17, 2020

  Bethesda One Call Now Bethesda has teamed up with One Call Now to help improve our communications with family, tenants, and employees.  Bethesda One Call will allow communication to happen in real time for reminders, events, changes in events, or emergencies.  The system will allow text, calls, or emails; however, Bethesda has chosen to… Read more »

Charity Pionk Earns CARES® Dementia Specialist™ (C.D.S.) Credential

Posted on June 10, 2020

Charity Pionk of Bethesda Aberdeen earns CARES® Dementia Specialist™ (C.D.S.) Credential Charity Pionk, Director of the K.O. Lee Adult Day Health Center at Bethesda, recently earned CARES® Dementia Specialist™ (C.D.S.) Credentials through HealthCare Interactive. Pionk is the first person in South Dakota to earn the C.D.S credential. Pionk, who has an AS degree in Health Information Management and worked… Read more »

Charity Pionk Earns CARES® Dementia Specialist™ (C.D.S.) Credential

Posted on June 10, 2020

Charity Pionk of Bethesda Aberdeen earns CARES® Dementia Specialist™ (C.D.S.) Credential Charity Pionk, Director of the K.O. Lee Adult Day Health Center at Bethesda, recently earned CARES® Dementia Specialist™ (C.D.S.) Credentials through HealthCare Interactive. Pionk is the first person in South Dakota to earn the C.D.S credential. Pionk, who has an AS degree in Health Information Management and worked… Read more »