Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Sanford Care Center Vermillion

125 S Walker Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-3500

CCN
43A098
Certified beds
66
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation

Nurse staffing

4.42
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 1.00 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 46% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected January 29, 2026

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 26, 2026
G
F0689 Actual 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 February 26, 2026

Inspected October 2, 2025

2 citations · Health
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 16, 2025
E
F0812 No 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 November 16, 2025

Inspected July 1, 2024

7 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 31, 2024
D
F0658 No 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 July 31, 2024
D
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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 July 31, 2024
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 31, 2024
F
F0838 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 31, 2024
G
F0684 Actual harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 31, 2024
J
F0689 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · 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 July 31, 2024

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
July 1, 2024Fine$44,577