White River Health Care Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (WHITE RIVER, South Dakota)

515 E 8TH STREET, WHITE RIVER, South Dakota 57579

Phone: 6052593161

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

34.3

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Provider Type

Medicaid

County

Mellette

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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Overall5/5

Health4/5

Staffing5/5

Quality5/5

Metric	This Facility	South Dakota Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	0.71	0.78	-0.07
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	5.06	3.86	+1.21
CMS Staffing Rating	5/5	3.5/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	43.4%	48.6%	-

6 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-07-09	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-09	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	Post nurse staffing information every day.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-09	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-09	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-18	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.	G – Actual Harm
2023-12-13	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

5 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2025-03-27	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).	C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-03-27	Smoke Deficiencies	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-03-27	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-12-13	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-13	Smoke Deficiencies	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	E – Moderate Harm Potential

$6,168

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

Date	Type	Fine Amount	Payment Denial
2024-11-18	Fine	$6,168	-

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