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HomeSouth DakotaAvera Eureka Health Care Center

Avera Eureka Health Care Center

202 J Avenue, Eureka, SD 574376052842145
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
56
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,253

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 56 certified beds with an average of 51.5 residents per day (92% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Feb 13, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $12,253 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.01 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 42.2%

• Part of the Avera Health chain (12 facilities)

Avera Eureka Health Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Eureka, South Dakota with 56 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored at average compared to South Dakota facilities.

Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
51.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 2, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Mc Pherson
Last Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
54.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,253
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineFeb 13, 2025
$12,253

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.99 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.29 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.01 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.45 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.2%
RN Turnover
22.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AVERA HEALTH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2008
AVERA HEALTHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2008
BJERKNES, DANIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2022
BIERNE, KATHLEENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
FAUTH, KRISTENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
FRANKS, SHANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
FRITZ, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
GOLZ, HEIDICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
HERMAN, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
INMAN, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
JENSEN, PAULACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
KERKVLIET, MARIETTACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
LEFEBVRE, ADAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
PANOWICZ, KATHLEENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2011
REYNEN, DIANACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
SEYER, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
WOBST, GARRETCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
BJERKNES, DANIELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 15, 2022
DOVER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 23, 2023
LAUTT, JULIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
OSTROWSKI, SUSANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2002
WEBER, CARMENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 26, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Avera Eureka Health Care Center?▾
Avera Eureka Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Avera Eureka Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Avera Eureka Health Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 13, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $12,253 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Avera Eureka Health Care Center?▾
Avera Eureka Health Care Center provides 3.01 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, 0.29 LPN hours, and 1.99 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.2%.
How many beds does Avera Eureka Health Care Center have?▾
Avera Eureka Health Care Center has 56 certified beds with an average of 51.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Avera Health chain.

Part of Avera Health

This chain operates 12 facilities. View all →