• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 67 certified beds with an average of 63.4 residents per day (95% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 12 deficiencies (inspected Dec 4, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $12,695 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 4.68 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 49.0%
United Living Community is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Brookings, South Dakota with 67 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored below average compared to South Dakota facilities.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED RETIREMENT CENTER | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jan 1, 1966 |
| AVERA MCKENNAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Nov 15, 2005 |
| BAKER, JOAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 28, 2019 |
| BELL, JULIE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 28, 2019 |
| BROTSKY, ROBERT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2014 |
| GILKERSON, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2014 |
| HARRISON, ALICE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 28, 2019 |
| LEE, MARY JO | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 28, 2019 |
| NIELSEN, HELEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 28, 2019 |
| SCHMIEDING, REBECCA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 28, 2019 |
| JOHNSON, JOSHUA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| KOOLMO, CAMILLE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 11, 2011 |
| HIGHT, KALEB | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Oct 2, 2017 |