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HomeSouth DakotaWheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center

1311 Vander Horck St, Britton, SD 574306054482251
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
60
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $32,012

Key Findings

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

• Has 60 certified beds with an average of 44.5 residents per day (74% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Dec 4, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $32,012 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 2.74 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 41.0%

• Part of the Empres Operated by Evergreen chain (42 facilities)

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Britton, South Dakota with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored below average compared to South Dakota facilities.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
44.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Marshall
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
56.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Dec 4, 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: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jul 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Jul 10, 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 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$32,012
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJul 10, 2024
$8,031
FineOct 30, 2024
$8,338
FineJul 10, 2024
$15,643

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

Nurse Aide1.91 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.25 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.74 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.39 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.0%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS (SD) LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 31, 2023
CH PACIFIC NORTHWEST HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2023
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2023
WITZCORP GLOBAL LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2023
HERZKA, YISROEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023
YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023
COUVE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2023
COUVE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2023
PACIFIC NORTHWEST OPCO MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2023
SOUTH DAKOTA SNF CONSULTING LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2023
WHEATCREST HILLS SNF OPERATIONS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2023
HOLLAND, AUTUMNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023
LOWE, LEONOROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023
MUNDT, ADAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023
PERLMAN, HAROLDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023
PURINTUN, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023
SPIELMAN, SHIMONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023
YENOWITZ, YITZCHOKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023
SPIELMAN, SHIMONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023
YENOWITZ, YITZCHOKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 31, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center?▾
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 4, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $32,012 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center?▾
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center provides 2.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 0.25 LPN hours, and 1.91 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.0%.
How many beds does Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center have?▾
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center has 60 certified beds with an average of 44.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Empres Operated by Evergreen chain.

Part of Empres Operated by Evergreen

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