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Avera Eureka Health Care Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (EUREKA, South Dakota)

202 J AVENUE, EUREKA, South Dakota 57437

Phone: 6052842145

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
49.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Mc Pherson
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilitySouth Dakota AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.770.78-0.01
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.303.86-0.56
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover25.0%48.6%-

Health Citation History

10 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-11Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G – Actual Harm
2025-02-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-19Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

2 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-02-13Construction DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-10-19Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$12,252
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-02-13Fine$12,252-

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