Avera Sister James Care Center
Nursing Homes
435070Critical Red Flags
- 1 severe (actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy) deficiency in the latest inspection.
CMS Rating Breakdown
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Trust Verification Checklist
- CMS certified & active
- Overall rating 3+ stars
- Staffing at/above state average
- No severe deficiencies in latest survey
- No recent enforcement penalty
Staffing Reality
3.91
Total nurse hrs / resident / day
1.08
RN hrs / resident / day
3.8
State average (total)
At or above the state average by 0.1 hrs/resident/day.
Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.
Inspection Deficiencies
7
Total deficiencies
1
Severe (actual harm / IJ)
February 5, 2026
Most recent survey
A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.
Enforcement History
0
Federal fines
$0
Total fine amount
0
Payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
Peer Comparison
5
This facility (stars)
2.8
State average (stars)
2
Nursing Homes in Yankton
80
FacilityProof trust score
Official CMS Record
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View on Care CompareQuick Facts
- Type
- Nursing Home
- Ownership
- Non profit
- CCN
- 435070
- City facilities
- 7
Location
Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026