CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Viborg, South Dakota with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 2004. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Apr 1, 2004 |
| CHRISTENSEN, PAUL | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 10, 2004 |
| LARSEN, KIMBERLY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 26, 2018 |
| LEE, TROY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 28, 2016 |
| NYHAUG, CONNIE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2024 |
| PARSONS, MELANIE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2002 |
| PENNING, RYAN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| PONCELET, CHRIS | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2018 |
| STANAGE, LISA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| SURPRENANT, LUKE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2024 |
| CHRISTIANSEN, ANNE | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Aug 10, 1992 |
| GERDES, ISSAC | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 |
| RUDD, TONYA | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Apr 30, 2018 |
| GERDES, ISSAC | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 |
| RUDD, TONYA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 30, 2018 |
| CHRISTIANSEN, ANNE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 10, 1992 |
| PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 10, 2024 |
| CHRISTENSEN, PAUL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| CHRISTIANSEN, ANNE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| GERDES, ISSAC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| JOHNSON, GABRIEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 17, 2024 |
| LARSEN, KIMBERLY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| LEE, TROY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| NYHAUG, CONNIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| PARSONS, MELANIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| PENNING, RYAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| PONCELET, CHRIS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| RUDD, TONYA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| STANAGE, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| SURPRENANT, LUKE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 5, 2024 |
| PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Dec 17, 2024 |
| CHRISTIANSEN, ANNE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 17, 2024 |
| GERDES, ISSAC | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 17, 2024 |
| JOHNSON, GABRIEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 17, 2024 |
| RUDD, TONYA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 17, 2024 |
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