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95/100AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (YANKTON, South Dakota)
2111 WEST 11TH STREET, YANKTON, South Dakota 57078
Phone: 6056688900
CMS Overall:5/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
194
Avg Residents/Day
188.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Yankton
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality3/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | South Dakota Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 1.14 | 0.78 | +0.36 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 4.21 | 3.86 | +0.35 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 5/5 | 3.5/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 35.1% | 48.6% | - |
Health Citation History
9 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-14 | 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 |
| 2026-05-14 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-02-05 | 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 |
| 2025-01-08 | Environmental Deficiencies | Have policies on smoking. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-08 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-01-24 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-14 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-14 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
0 fire safety citations on record
No fire safety citations on record.
Total Penalties & Fines
$8,492
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Fine | $8,492 | - |
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