• 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.
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.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS (SD) LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Aug 31, 2023 |
| CH PACIFIC NORTHWEST HOLDINGS LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| WITZCORP GLOBAL LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| HERZKA, YISROEL | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| COUVE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| COUVE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| PACIFIC NORTHWEST OPCO MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| SOUTH DAKOTA SNF CONSULTING LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| WHEATCREST HILLS SNF OPERATIONS, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| HOLLAND, AUTUMN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| LOWE, LEONOR | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| MUNDT, ADA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| PERLMAN, HAROLD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| PURINTUN, SCOTT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| SPIELMAN, SHIMON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| SPIELMAN, SHIMON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
| YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 |
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