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Avera Sister James Care Center
2111 West 11th Street Yankton, SD 57078 (605) 668-8900
CCN
435070
Certified beds
194
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Avera Health
Nurse staffing
4.28
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 1.18 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 34% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected February 5, 2026
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
G
F0689Actual harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 5, 2026
Inspected January 8, 2025
2 citations · Health
D
F0554No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 15, 2025
E
F0926No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Have policies on smoking.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 15, 2025
Inspected January 24, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0676No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 15, 2024
Inspected September 14, 2023
2 citations · Health
D
F0625No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 13, 2023
D
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 13, 2023
Inspected August 11, 2022
1 citation · Health
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 7, 2022