Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Avantara Norton
3600 South Norton Avenue · Sioux Falls, SD 57105 · 110 certified beds
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About Avantara Norton
Avantara Norton is a nursing home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Its capacity is 110 beds, above the Minnehaha County median of 60 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Legacy Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 75 citations, the most recent on March 31, 2026. CMS also lists 8 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.02 hours per resident per day. It is one of 8 nursing homes listed in Sioux Falls. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS has placed this nursing home in its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. CMS inspects homes in the program more often. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
CMS has not published a star rating for this nursing home. That usually follows a recent certification or a change of owner.
Inspection history (75)
Records from October 2023 to March 2026.
October 29, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 27, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2024.
August 21, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2024.
August 21, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 20, 2024.
August 21, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2024.
July 17, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 26, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 30, 2024.
April 16, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 8, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 8, 2024.
December 14, 2023
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 11, 2024.
December 14, 2023
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 11, 2024.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected December 7, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected December 7, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
Penalties (8)
Total fines: $153,638
March 31, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $96,750 against this nursing home on March 31, 2026.
February 4, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $61,845 against this nursing home on February 4, 2026.
March 5, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $51,376 against this nursing home on March 5, 2025.
September 26, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,035 against this nursing home on September 26, 2024.
July 17, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,035 against this nursing home on July 17, 2024.
June 20, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,035 against this nursing home on June 20, 2024.
March 13, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $37,557 against this nursing home on March 13, 2024.
October 4, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $28,600 against this nursing home on October 4, 2023.
Staffing
4.02 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.73 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Legacy Healthcare, a chain of 96 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.7 for staffing, 3.5 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in South Dakota.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Sioux Falls.
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