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.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0625Notify 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
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 H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected December 7, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
October 4, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
October 4, 2023
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E: pattern, 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.
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