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HomeSouth DakotaPioneer Memorial Nursing Home

Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home

315 North Washington St, Viborg, SD 570706053265161
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
46
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $32,536

Key Findings

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

• Has 46 certified beds with an average of 44.2 residents per day (96% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Feb 21, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $32,536 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.74 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 52.8% (high)

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. The facility scored at average compared to South Dakota facilities.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
44.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Apr 1, 2004
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Turner
Last Inspection
Feb 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
43.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (3)

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 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$32,536
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 31, 2023
$32,536

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

Nurse Aide2.84 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.28 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.74 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.26 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.8%
RN Turnover
28.6%
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 (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2004
PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 10, 2024
CHRISTENSEN, PAULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
CHRISTIANSEN, ANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
GERDES, ISSACOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
JOHNSON, GABRIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 17, 2024
LARSEN, KIMBERLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
LEE, TROYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
NYHAUG, CONNIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
PARSONS, MELANIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
PENNING, RYANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
PONCELET, CHRISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
RUDD, TONYAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
STANAGE, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
SURPRENANT, LUKEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 5, 2024
GERDES, ISSACCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 2024
RUDD, TONYACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 30, 2018
CHRISTIANSEN, ANNECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 10, 1992
CHRISTIANSEN, ANNEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 10, 1992
GERDES, ISSACW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 30, 2024
RUDD, TONYAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 30, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home?▾
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 21, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $32,536 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home?▾
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home provides 3.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, 0.28 LPN hours, and 2.84 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.8%.
How many beds does Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home have?▾
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home has 46 certified beds with an average of 44.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.