nursing home in Pierre, SD
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care
717 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501 · (605) 224-3163
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care at a glance
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care is a 80-bed non-profit nursing home in Pierre, South Dakota (Hughes County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 11, 2025) found 2 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 46.6% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 80
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Avera Health
- Medicare-certified since
- August 26, 1985
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Hughes County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435034
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.62 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.02 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.79 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.90 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.6% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 34.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 11 | 72.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 80 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 58 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 72.9% | 85.2% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.4% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 6.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 25% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 22% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 5.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 6.8% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29.4% | 25.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 96.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 94.9% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.7% | 78.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 83.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0226 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| July 2, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 15, 2025 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0226 | C No harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | C No harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2024 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 4, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 4, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0226 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 4, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 2023 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVERA HEALTH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2013 |
| PLUMAGE, DARRELL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2025 |
| RASKE, TALLI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2025 |
| BROST, KRISTIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| PLUMAGE, DARRELL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/07/2021 |
| RASKE, TALLI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/05/2015 |
| KREBS, SHANTEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2023 |
| HAGY, MARK Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| HALLEM, JEFFREY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| KOLECKA, DEBRA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| LEE, MEREDITH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| LUEKING, AMY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| OLSON, KIMBERLY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| ROBBENNOLT, RENA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| WELBIG, LYNN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| WYLIE, ROBERT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| AVERA HEALTH Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| KREBS, SHANTEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care's rating?
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Dakota nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Avera Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care and how do I contact it?
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care is at 717 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501. Phone: (605) 224-3163.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.