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HomeSouth DakotaLake Andes Senior Living

Lake Andes Senior Living

740 East Lake St, Lake Andes, SD 573566054877674WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(7 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
43
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $102,440

How Lake Andes Senior Living 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
1/5
SD average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
SD average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
SD average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.15 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.55 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
38.2%
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 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the South Dakota average of 2.9/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the South Dakota average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.15 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.55 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.80.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 5, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 21, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 15 fewer 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
Charles Mix County 65+
1,690
18.2% of county
County Population
9,302
Charles Mix County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Lake Andes Senior Living is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lake Andes, South Dakota with 43 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
43
Avg Residents/Day
39.2
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Charles Mix
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
113.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 21, 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: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0944Potential for Harm

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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 limited.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$102,440
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 16, 2024
$10,839
FineSep 5, 2024
$91,601

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

Nurse Aide2.20 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.40 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.15 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.99 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.2%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
TEALWOOD ENTERPRISE INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2012
GROFF, HOWARD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Sep 3, 2008
SHERIDAN, GAIL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Aug 29, 2008
BERNDT, PAULW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 13, 2024
WRIGHT, MOLLYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GROFF, HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 3, 2008
LENEAVE, TEDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019
SHERIDAN, GAILCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 29, 2008
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2019
LENEAVE, TEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Lake Andes Senior Living and nearby alternatives.

All South Dakota facilities
Lake Andes Senior Living
Lake Andes, SDCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $102,440
Good Samaritan Society - Wagner
Wagner, SD13.6 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Platte Care Center
Platte, SD21.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $20,183
Avera Bormann Manor
Parkston, SD32.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $47,187
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall
Tyndall, SD35.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $44,815
Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC
White Lake, SD40.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $17,928
Good Samaritan Society Scotland
Scotland, SD41.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Lake Andes Senior Living
Lake Andes, SD · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$102,440
Good Samaritan Society - Wagner
Wagner, SD
13.6 miN/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Platte Care Center
Platte, SD
21.9 mi5/54/55/5$20,183
Avera Bormann Manor
Parkston, SD
32.2 mi3/53/55/5$47,187
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall
Tyndall, SD
35.6 mi3/53/53/5$44,815
Aurora Brule Nursing Home INC
White Lake, SD
40.3 mi3/53/52/5$17,928
Good Samaritan Society Scotland
Scotland, SD
41.4 mi5/55/55/5None 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 Lake Andes Senior Living?▾
Lake Andes Senior Living has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Lake Andes Senior Living 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). Lake Andes Senior Living participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Lake Andes Senior Living had any health inspection violations?▾
Lake Andes Senior Living had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $102,440.
What are the staffing levels at Lake Andes Senior Living?▾
Lake Andes Senior Living provides 3.15 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, 0.40 LPN hours, and 2.20 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.2%.
How many beds does Lake Andes Senior Living have?▾
Lake Andes Senior Living has 43 certified beds with an average of 39.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Lake Andes Senior Living?▾
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 Lake Andes Senior Living?▾
On Google Maps, Lake Andes Senior Living has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Accura Healthcare

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