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HomeSouth DakotaPioneer Memorial Nursing Home

Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home

315 North Washington St, Viborg, SD 570706053265161WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.5on Google(8 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
46
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $32,536

How Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home 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
3/5
SD average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
SD average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
SD average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.91 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.50 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
52.0%
SD average
48.2%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.50 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
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 31, 2023
Most recent cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Feb 21, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation 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
Turner County 65+
1,873
21.6% of county
County Population
8,687
Turner County

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.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
41.7
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 Aide2.92 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.50 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.50 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.91 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.66 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.0%
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 (35)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2004
CHRISTENSEN, PAULMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 10, 2004
LARSEN, KIMBERLYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 26, 2018
LEE, TROYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 28, 2016
NYHAUG, CONNIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
PARSONS, MELANIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2002
PENNING, RYANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
PONCELET, CHRISMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2018
STANAGE, LISAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2023
SURPRENANT, LUKEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
CHRISTIANSEN, ANNEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 10, 1992
GERDES, ISSACW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 30, 2024
RUDD, TONYAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 30, 2018
GERDES, ISSACCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 30, 2024
RUDD, TONYACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 30, 2018
CHRISTIANSEN, ANNECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 10, 1992
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
PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICESADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 17, 2024
CHRISTIANSEN, ANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 17, 2024
GERDES, ISSACADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 17, 2024
JOHNSON, GABRIELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 17, 2024
RUDD, TONYAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 17, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home and nearby alternatives.

All South Dakota facilities
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
Viborg, SDCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $32,536
Sunset Manor Avera Health
Irene, SD7.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $40,596
Centerville Care and Rehab Center Inc
Centerville, SD7.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $55,059
Wakonda Heritage Manor
Wakonda, SD11.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $12,675
Bethesda Of Beresford
Beresford, SD16.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $16,088
Tieszen Memorial Home
Marion, SD19.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Oakview Terrace
Freeman, SD21.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $10,839
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
Viborg, SD · Current facility
—3/53/54/5$32,536
Sunset Manor Avera Health
Irene, SD
7.3 mi2/52/54/5$40,596
Centerville Care and Rehab Center Inc
Centerville, SD
7.5 mi2/52/53/5$55,059
Wakonda Heritage Manor
Wakonda, SD
11.7 mi5/54/55/5$12,675
Bethesda Of Beresford
Beresford, SD
16.4 mi2/52/54/5$16,088
Tieszen Memorial Home
Marion, SD
19.5 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Oakview Terrace
Freeman, SD
21.2 mi5/53/55/5$10,839

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 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 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home 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). Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $32,536.
What are the staffing levels at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home?▾
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home provides 3.91 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, 0.50 LPN hours, and 2.92 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.0%.
How many beds does Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home have?▾
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home has 46 certified beds with an average of 41.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home?▾
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 Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home?▾
On Google Maps, Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.