nursing home in Marion, SD
Tieszen Memorial Home
312 East State St, Marion, SD 57043 · (605) 648-3611
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Tieszen Memorial Home at a glance
Tieszen Memorial Home is a 64-bed non-profit nursing home in Marion, South Dakota (Turner County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 28, 2026) found 7 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 50% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 64
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 15, 1993
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Turner County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435069
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.47 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.76 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.39 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.01 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 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) | 7 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 36 | 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 | 64 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 58 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.1% | 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) | 7% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.3% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.9% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 3.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.4% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.7% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.5% | 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) | 9% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 28.6% | 25.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 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) | 2.7% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.5% | 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 12 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | C No harm, widespread | No revisit needed |
| May 28, 2026 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 12, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 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 July 12, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 12, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 12, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 12, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 12, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 12, 2026 |
| December 19, 2024 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | C No harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| December 19, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| December 19, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| December 19, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2025 |
| December 19, 2024 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 January 31, 2025 |
| August 23, 2023 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | C No harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| August 23, 2023 Standard | 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 September 25, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVEL ECARE MEDICAL GROUP, PC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2026 |
| REES, JOSEPH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2021 |
| WILSON, LAURA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/29/2020 |
| BERENS, RAVILA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2009 |
| GALL, DEANNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| JOHNSON, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2009 |
| JONES, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2009 |
| LUKE, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2009 |
| PATTEN, ERIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/18/2025 |
| TIESZEN, ERIC Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/17/2020 |
| BERENS, RAVILA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2020 |
| JOHNSON, PAUL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2020 |
| LUKE, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2020 |
| AVEL ECARE MEDICAL GROUP, PC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2021 |
| REES, JOSEPH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2021 |
| WILSON, LAURA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2009 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tieszen Memorial Home's rating?
Tieszen Memorial Home has 4 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 Tieszen Memorial Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Tieszen Memorial Home 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 Tieszen Memorial Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Tieszen Memorial Home and how do I contact it?
Tieszen Memorial Home is at 312 East State St, Marion, SD 57043. Phone: (605) 648-3611.
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.