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HomeSouth DakotaSanford Chamberlain Care Center

Sanford Chamberlain Care Center

300 S Byron Blvd, Chamberlain, SD 573256052346518
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
44
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
3 fine(s) totaling $81,866

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 44 certified beds with an average of 42.4 residents per day (96% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Aug 14, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $81,866 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.63 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 59.3% (high)

Sanford Chamberlain Care Center is a 1-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Chamberlain, South Dakota with 44 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. The facility scored below average compared to South Dakota facilities.

Beds
44
Avg Residents/Day
42.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1983
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Brule
Last Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
109.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: 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: Aug 14, 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: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Dec 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Dec 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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, 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: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Actual Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 11, 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: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$81,866
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJul 11, 2024
$9,419
FineOct 31, 2024
$22,465
FineDec 27, 2024
$49,982

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

Nurse Aide2.45 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.63 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.18 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
59.3%
RN Turnover
36.4%
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 (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sanford Chamberlain Care Center?▾
Sanford Chamberlain Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Sanford Chamberlain Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sanford Chamberlain Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 14, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $81,866 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Sanford Chamberlain Care Center?▾
Sanford Chamberlain Care Center provides 3.63 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, 0.36 LPN hours, and 2.45 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 59.3%.
How many beds does Sanford Chamberlain Care Center have?▾
Sanford Chamberlain Care Center has 44 certified beds with an average of 42.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.