Nursing Homes · Yankton, SD
SD Human Services Center - Geriatric Program
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SOURCE DATA AUG 2026
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Avera Sister James Care Center
2111 West 11th Street · Yankton, SD 57078 · 194 certified beds
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About Avera Sister James Care Center
Avera Sister James Care Center is a nursing home in Yankton, South Dakota, in Yankton County. Public records list 194 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a nonprofit operator and tie the listing to Avera Health. We hold 10 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 14 May 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial action against it. Reported staffing works out to 4.10 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
7
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
6
5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
7
Inspection history (10)
Records from August 2022 to May 2026.
May 14, 2026 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-14 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 2026-06-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-14.GOVMay 14, 2026 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-14 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-14.GOVMay 14, 2026 · E
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-14 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-14.GOVFebruary 5, 2026 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-05 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 2026-03-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-02-05.GOVJanuary 8, 2025 · E
Citation F0926Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0926 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have policies on smoking. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-08.GOVJanuary 8, 2025 · D
Citation F0554Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-08.GOVJanuary 24, 2024 · E
Citation F0676Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-24 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-24.GOVSeptember 14, 2023 · D
Citation F0625Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-14 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-14.GOVSeptember 14, 2023 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-14 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-10-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-14.GOVAugust 11, 2022 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-11 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 2022-09-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-08-11.GOV
Penalties (1)
Total fines on file: $0
February 5, 2026 · Fine
Citation FINE-142338CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,492 against this nursing home on 2026-02-05 (Fine ID: 142338). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-08-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-02-05.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 4.10 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.91 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.91 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-014.10 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-014.10 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q14.10 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.19 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Avera Health
Chain ID 61 · 13 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3.7
- Chain average health inspection rating: 3.5
- Chain average staffing rating: 4.3
- Chain average quality measure rating: 3.1
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Avera Health
chain · PAC 8224945860
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical SD range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · SD$9,444/moSee full SD cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
Nearby alternatives
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
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- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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