Letter to Editor – Published August 10, 2019 Erin Ballard, consumer and enterprise reporter for the Aberdeen American News, provided a beautifully written story about a very special Aberdeen couple and the K.O. Lee Adult Day Health Center team who are helping them through an unexpected Alzheimer’s journey. Erin wrote in the July 26 article,… Read more »
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New Look at Bethesda Aberdeen
Bethesda Aberdeen opened its doors nearly 50 years ago on December 26, 1969 as a skilled nursing care facility. Our amazing growth in facilities and services is thanks to the vision and dedication by many in the Aberdeen community and beyond. As we celebrate our 50th year of providing innovative senior living options for today’s… Read more »
Welcome to Past Thymes at Bethesda Home
Residents and guests were recently welcomed into the newly renovated dining room at Bethesda Home. This newly renovated dining area has been renamed . . . Past Thymes. “Resident engagement is key to creating a more pleasing culinary experience. The newly restructured dining room is designed to feel like… Read more »
K.O. Lee Adult Day Health Center at Bethesda Authorized as Hope Waiver Provider
For Immediate Release (July, 2019) (Aberdeen, SD) The Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) is committed to ensuring that South Dakotans can live and receive services in the most integrated setting according to the individual’s preferences and needs. The Hope Waiver Program is designed to maximize the opportunities… Read more »
Bethesda Aberdeen Earns 5 Star Rating
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen Receives 5-Star Quality Rating (Aberdeen, SD) Bethesda Home of Aberdeen was recently awarded a 5-Star Quality Rating by the United States government. Nursing Home Compare (NHC) provides quality ratings to each of the nation’s 15,000 plus Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled nursing home facilities. Scott Eisenbeisz, Bethesda Aberdeen Administrator, noted that each… Read more »
When caregivers need a break…
Jim Herman, right, talks with his wife Kathy Herman as they visit while walking about K.O.Lee Adult Day Health Center at Bethesda in Aberdeen. American News photo by John Davis When caregivers need a break or loneliness lingers, adult day care is an option By Erin Ballard enballard@aberdeennews.com When Jim Herman first noticed something was… Read more »