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94/100AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (PIERRE, South Dakota)
717 EAST DAKOTA, PIERRE, South Dakota 57501
Phone: 6052243163
CMS Overall:5/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
59.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Hughes
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing5/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | South Dakota Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.95 | 0.78 | +0.17 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 4.41 | 3.86 | +0.56 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 5/5 | 3.5/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 50.0% | 48.6% | - |
Health Citation History
9 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-11 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-07-02 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-21 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-21 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-21 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-16 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-16 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-16 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
12 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | Egress Deficiencies | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-11 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-11 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-11 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-11 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-11 | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | B – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-21 | Egress Deficiencies | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-21 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-21 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-16 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-16 | Egress Deficiencies | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-16 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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