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65/100SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (VERMILLION, South Dakota)
125 S WALKER STREET, VERMILLION, South Dakota 57069
Phone: 6056773500
CMS Overall:2/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
66
Avg Residents/Day
61.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
County
Clay
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality3/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | South Dakota Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.81 | 0.78 | +0.03 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.50 | 3.86 | -0.35 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 48.1% | 48.6% | - |
Health Citation History
11 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2026-01-29 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-02 | 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 |
| 2025-10-02 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-07-01 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2024-07-01 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-07-01 | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-07-01 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-07-01 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-07-01 | 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 |
| 2024-07-01 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
1 fire safety citation on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-02 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$58,837
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Fine | $14,260 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | Fine | $44,577 | - |
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