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HomeSouth DakotaWakonda Heritage Manor

Wakonda Heritage Manor

515 Ohio Street, Wakonda, SD 570736052672081WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(3 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
38
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,675

How Wakonda Heritage Manor 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
5/5
SD average
2.9/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
SD average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
SD average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.85 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.66 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
33.3%
SD average
48.2%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the South Dakota average of 2.9/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the South Dakota average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.66 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.80.
Staff turnover is 33.3%, lower than the South Dakota average of 48.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 13, 2025
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected May 7, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more 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
Clay County 65+
1,775
11.9% of county
County Population
14,953
Clay County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Wakonda Heritage Manor is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wakonda, South Dakota with 38 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
38
Avg Residents/Day
36.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Clay
Last Inspection
May 7, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
22.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: May 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: May 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: 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: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,675
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineFeb 13, 2025
$12,675

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

Nurse Aide2.59 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.85 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.3%
RN Turnover
33.3%
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 (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DAVIS, BRITTANICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2015
FITZGERALD, HELENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 25, 2025
GANSCHOW, DARBYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014
GIRARD, KENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
HENRIKSEN, DONNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2013
HUOT, RONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2013
JOHNSEN, JILLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
KNUDSON, CHERYLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2011
MCCUE, MARGOCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2009
NELSEN, JULIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 26, 2017
PETERSON, RONALDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2008
STOCKLAND, ROBINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 30, 2017
SACRED HEART HEALTH SERVICESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 17, 1994
WAKONDA HERITAGE MANOROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 17, 1994
STOCKLAND, ROBINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 30, 2017
SACRED HEART HEALTH SERVICESADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 4, 2025
WAKONDA HERITAGE MANORADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 17, 2025
DAVIS, BRITTANIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 2, 2015
STOCKLAND, ROBINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 30, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Wakonda Heritage Manor and nearby alternatives.

All South Dakota facilities
Wakonda Heritage Manor
Wakonda, SDCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $12,675
Sunset Manor Avera Health
Irene, SD6.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $40,596
Centerville Care and Rehab Center Inc
Centerville, SD10.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $55,059
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
Viborg, SD11.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $32,536
Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program
Yankton, SD16.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bethesda Of Beresford
Beresford, SD17.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $16,088
Sanford Care Center Vermillion
Vermillion, SD18.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $44,577
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Wakonda Heritage Manor
Wakonda, SD · Current facility
—5/54/55/5$12,675
Sunset Manor Avera Health
Irene, SD
6.0 mi2/52/54/5$40,596
Centerville Care and Rehab Center Inc
Centerville, SD
10.8 mi2/52/53/5$55,059
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
Viborg, SD
11.7 mi3/53/54/5$32,536
Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program
Yankton, SD
16.2 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Bethesda Of Beresford
Beresford, SD
17.0 mi2/52/54/5$16,088
Sanford Care Center Vermillion
Vermillion, SD
18.3 mi2/52/54/5$44,577

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 Wakonda Heritage Manor?▾
Wakonda Heritage Manor has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Wakonda Heritage Manor 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). Wakonda Heritage Manor participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Wakonda Heritage Manor had any health inspection violations?▾
Wakonda Heritage Manor had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 7, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,675.
What are the staffing levels at Wakonda Heritage Manor?▾
Wakonda Heritage Manor provides 3.85 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, 0.60 LPN hours, and 2.59 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.3%.
How many beds does Wakonda Heritage Manor have?▾
Wakonda Heritage Manor has 38 certified beds with an average of 36.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Avera Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Wakonda Heritage Manor?▾
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 Wakonda Heritage Manor?▾
On Google Maps, Wakonda Heritage Manor has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Avera Health

This chain operates 13 facilities. View all →