Avera Morningside Heights Care Center

Inspection history (17)

Records from November 2023 to March 2026.

• March 24, 2026 · G

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-24 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 3, 2025 · F

  Citation F0882

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-03 under CMS tag F0882 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 3, 2025 · F

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-03 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 3, 2025 · F

  Citation F0868

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-03 under CMS tag F0868 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 24, 2025 · J

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-24 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 30, 2024 · D

  Citation F0677

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-30 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 30, 2024 · E

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-30 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 30, 2024 · F

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-30 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 30, 2023 · D

  Citation F0678

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0678 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 30, 2023 · E

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 30, 2023 · E

  Citation F0881

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 30, 2023 · D

  Citation F0641

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 30, 2023 · E

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-30.GOV

• November 30, 2023 · E

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 30, 2023 · G

  Citation F0686

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 30, 2023 · D

  Citation F0688

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 30, 2023 · F

  Citation F0867

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (2)

Total fines on file: $17,345

• September 24, 2025 · Fine

  Citation FINE-136250

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,345 against this nursing home on 2025-09-24 (Fine ID: 136250). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• November 30, 2023 · Payment Denial

  Citation PAYDEN-2024-01-04

  CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-01-04, lasting 6 days (triggered by inspection on 2023-11-30). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 4.80 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

Non profit

1. Parent organization: Avera Health

   chain · PAC 8224945860

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

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2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".

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3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

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4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)