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HomeSouth DakotaSanford Care Center Vermillion

Sanford Care Center Vermillion

125 S Walker Street, Vermillion, SD 570696056773500
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
66
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $44,577

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 66 certified beds with an average of 62.3 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Jul 1, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $44,577 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.40 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 49.3%

Sanford Care Center Vermillion is a 2-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Vermillion, South Dakota with 66 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. The facility scored below average compared to South Dakota facilities.

Beds
66
Avg Residents/Day
62.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Clay
Last Inspection
Jul 1, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
95.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

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: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: 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: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: May 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$44,577
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 1, 2024
$44,577

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

Nurse Aide2.47 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.15 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.40 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.03 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
49.3%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sanford Care Center Vermillion?▾
Sanford Care Center Vermillion 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 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Sanford Care Center Vermillion had any health inspection violations?▾
Sanford Care Center Vermillion had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 1, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $44,577 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Sanford Care Center Vermillion?▾
Sanford Care Center Vermillion provides 3.40 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, 0.15 LPN hours, and 2.47 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 49.3%.
How many beds does Sanford Care Center Vermillion have?▾
Sanford Care Center Vermillion has 66 certified beds with an average of 62.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.