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HomeSouth DakotaWakonda Heritage Manor

Wakonda Heritage Manor

515 Ohio Street, Wakonda, SD 570736052672081
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
38
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,675

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 38 certified beds with an average of 32.6 residents per day (86% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Feb 13, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $12,675 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.83 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 31.3%

• Part of the Avera Health chain (12 facilities)

Wakonda Heritage Manor is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wakonda, South Dakota with 38 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored above average compared to South Dakota facilities.

Beds
38
Avg Residents/Day
32.6
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Clay
Last Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
29.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

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: 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: 1
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: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: 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: Aug 18, 2022Corrected: 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 Aide2.70 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.83 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.98 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.3%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SACRED HEART HEALTH SERVICESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 17, 1994
WAKONDA HERITAGE MANOROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 17, 1994
STOCKLAND, ROBINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 30, 2017
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Wakonda Heritage Manor?▾
Wakonda Heritage Manor has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Wakonda Heritage Manor had any health inspection violations?▾
Wakonda Heritage Manor had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 13, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $12,675 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Wakonda Heritage Manor?▾
Wakonda Heritage Manor provides 3.83 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, 0.34 LPN hours, and 2.70 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.3%.
How many beds does Wakonda Heritage Manor have?▾
Wakonda Heritage Manor has 38 certified beds with an average of 32.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned and is part of the Avera Health chain.

Part of Avera Health

This chain operates 12 facilities. View all →