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Five Counties Nursing Home

405 6th Avenue West · Lemmon, SD 57638 · 38 certified beds

6053743871

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

1.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

33

Inspection history (34)

  • March 12, 2025 · F

    Citation F0732

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0732 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Post nurse staffing information every day. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0583

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 12, 2025 · F

    Citation F0727

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 12, 2025 · F

    Citation F0835

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 12, 2025 · E

    Citation F0700

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0700 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 12, 2025 · F

    Citation F0847

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-12 under CMS tag F0847 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-22 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 6, 2023 · E

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-01-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 6, 2023 · E

    Citation F0678

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0678 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-01-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 6, 2023 · E

    Citation F0692

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 6, 2023 · D

    Citation F0625

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 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 2024-01-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 6, 2023 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement 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…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 3, 2022 · E

    Citation F0700

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-03 under CMS tag F0700 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-11-03.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $20,703

Staffing

Latest: 3.23 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2025Q4)

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

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$8,386/mo
See full SD cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · SD$9,444/mo
See full SD cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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