Bethany Home Brandon: Privacy Violation in Dining Room - SD
A certified nursing assistant witnessed both administrations. She reported what she saw to the director of nursing within thirty minutes, saying she thought the dining room was not the right place for it. That report went in on February 4, 2026.
The nurse, identified in inspection records as RN L, was fired two days later.
Federal inspectors arrived at Bethany Home at 3012 E. Aspen Blvd on May 28, 2026, responding to a complaint. What they documented was straightforward: two residents received an intimate medical treatment in a shared dining space, in view of whatever the dining room contained at that moment, without the bodily privacy that the facility's own written policies promised them.
The director of nursing, identified as DON B, told inspectors she acknowledged RN L had administered vaginal cream to both residents in the dining room. She agreed it was not an appropriate area and said the medication should have been given in a private setting, such as a resident's room.
That is where the facility's own November 2022 Resident Dignity policy said it should happen. The policy stated that staff are required to promote, maintain, and protect resident privacy, including bodily privacy during assistance with personal care and during treatment procedures. The facility's Resident Rights Guidelines, dated November 2022, stated plainly that residents have the right to maintain individual privacy and confidentiality.
A second staff member, a certified nursing assistant and medication aide identified as CNA/MA K, told inspectors she would only administer oral medications in the dining area. She said she always asked residents for permission before giving medication in that setting.
Vaginal cream is not an oral medication.
The inspection classified the violation as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm, with few residents affected. The regulatory tag it fell under covers resident dignity and the right to be treated with respect and privacy at all times.
What the records do not contain is any account of what the two residents experienced, what they were told, or whether either of them understood what was happening to them in a room meant for eating meals.
The facility's own dignity policy described its culture as one that supports and encourages humanization and individuation of residents, and honors resident choices, preferences, values, and beliefs. It stated this commitment begins at admission and continues throughout a resident's stay.
RN L's employment ended on February 6, 2026. The inspection took place nearly four months later, on May 28. By then, the nurse was gone. The dining room remained.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Bethany Home - Brandon from 2026-05-28 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Last verified: August 8, 2026 · Our methodology
Bethany Home - Brandon in BRANDON, SD was cited for violations during a health inspection on May 28, 2026.
A certified nursing assistant witnessed both administrations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.