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HomeSouth DakotaAvera Eureka Health Care Center

Avera Eureka Health Care Center

202 J Avenue, Eureka, SD 574376052842145WebsiteGoogle Maps
0.0on Google(0 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
56
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,252

How Avera Eureka Health Care Center Compares in South Dakota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Dakota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
SD average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
SD average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
SD average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.10 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.80 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
32.5%
SD average
48.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the South Dakota average of 2.9/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the South Dakota average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.10 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Staff turnover is 32.5%, lower than the South Dakota average of 48.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 19, 2023
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 13, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Dakota median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
South Dakota median

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Avera Eureka Health Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Eureka, South Dakota with 56 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
51.6
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)

F0692Actual Harm

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

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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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
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
$12,252
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineFeb 13, 2025
$12,252

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

Nurse Aide1.99 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.31 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.10 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.53 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.5%
RN Turnover
11.1%
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 (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AVERA HEALTH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2008
BIERNE, KATHLEENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
FAUTH, KRISTENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
FOUBERG, ERINMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025
FRANKS, SHANEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
GOLZ, HEIDIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
HEINZ, BLAKEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
HERMAN, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
JENSEN, PAULAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
KERKVLIET, MARIETTAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
MCNEIL, DAVIDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025
PANOWICZ, KATHLEENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2011
WOBST, GARRETMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
BJERKNES, DANIELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 15, 2022
LAUTT, JULIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
OSTROWSKI, SUSANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2002
WEBER, CARMENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 26, 2004
AVERA HEALTHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2000
BJERKNES, DANIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2022
DOVER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 23, 2023
OSTROWSKI, SUSANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2002
WEBER, CARMENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 26, 2004
DOVER, JAMESINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 17, 2026
OSTROWSKI, SUSANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 12, 2026
WEBER, CARMENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 12, 2026

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Avera Eureka Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All South Dakota facilities
Avera Eureka Health Care Center
Eureka, SDCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,252
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CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Avera Oahe Manor
Gettysburg, SD54.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Faulkton Senior Living
Faulkton, SD55.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Aberdeen Health and Rehab
Aberdeen, SD56.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $64,270
Prairie Heights Healthcare
Aberdeen, SD57.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Avera Eureka Health Care Center
Eureka, SD · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$12,252
Bowdle Nursing Home
Bowdle, SD
22.1 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Walworth County Care Center, Inc
Selby, SD
27.0 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Avera Oahe Manor
Gettysburg, SD
54.6 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Faulkton Senior Living
Faulkton, SD
55.9 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Aberdeen Health and Rehab
Aberdeen, SD
56.7 mi1/51/54/5$64,270
Prairie Heights Healthcare
Aberdeen, SD
57.8 mi4/54/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Avera Eureka Health Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Dakota is $8,122/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Avera Eureka Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,252.
What are the staffing levels at Avera Eureka Health Care Center?▾
Avera Eureka Health Care Center provides 3.10 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, 0.31 LPN hours, and 1.99 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.5%.
How many beds does Avera Eureka Health Care Center have?▾
Avera Eureka Health Care Center has 56 certified beds with an average of 51.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Avera Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Avera Eureka Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Dakota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Avera Eureka Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Avera Eureka Health Care Center has a rating of 0.0 out of 5 based on 0 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

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