Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Tekakwitha Living Center
6 E Chestnut · Sisseton, SD 57262 · 40 certified beds
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About Tekakwitha Living Center
Tekakwitha Living Center is a nursing home in Sisseton, South Dakota. Its capacity is 40 beds, below the South Dakota median of 50 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Coteau Des Prairies Hospital. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 28 citations, the most recent on January 22, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.86 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (28)
Records from June 2023 to January 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2026.
January 22, 2026
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 March 8, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2026.
January 22, 2026
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2026.
June 18, 2025
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 August 2, 2025.
June 18, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 2, 2025.
June 18, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 2, 2025.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2024.
July 18, 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 August 14, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 14, 2024.
July 18, 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 August 14, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2024.
July 18, 2024
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 14, 2024.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $37,079
July 18, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $30,729 against this nursing home on July 18, 2024.
November 13, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,117 against this nursing home on November 13, 2023.
October 23, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,233 against this nursing home on October 23, 2023.
Staffing
2.86 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.78 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
- Parent company: Coteau Des Prairies Hospital
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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