nursing home in Yankton, SD
Avera Sister James Care Center
2111 West 11th Street, Yankton, SD 57078 · (605) 668-8900
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Avera Sister James Care Center at a glance
Avera Sister James Care Center is a 194-bed non-profit nursing home in Yankton, South Dakota (Yankton 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 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 14, 2026) found 4 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,492.
Nursing staff turnover is 31.3% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 194
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Avera Health
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1993
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Yankton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435070
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) | 4 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 4.10 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.17 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.77 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.68 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.3% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 22% | 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) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 35 | 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) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,492 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 194 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 189 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 97.4% | 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) | 3.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 21.4% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20.8% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.9% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.5% | 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) | 20% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.9% | 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) | 99.8% | 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) | 1.2% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 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 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 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 June 21, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 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 June 21, 2026 |
| February 5, 2026 Complaint | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 5, 2026 |
| January 8, 2025 Standard | Have policies on smoking. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0926 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 15, 2025 |
| January 8, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 15, 2025 |
| January 24, 2024 Complaint | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 15, 2024 |
| September 14, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 2023 |
| September 14, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 13, 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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,492 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | Fine | $8,492 |
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 | — | 01/01/2001 |
| ERICKSON, ANTHONY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2026 |
| HOLSTEIN, MARTHA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2026 |
| DEMUTH, JONATHON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| HUNHOFF, BERNIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| HURLEY, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| KOLECKA, DEBRA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| LEON, AMY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| MINER, AMY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| MOELLER, ARTHUR Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| REZAC, BARBARA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| SCHINDLER, STEVE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| SCHMEICHEL, STEVE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| STEWARD, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| STROM, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| WELBIG, LUCILLE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2002 |
| HANSON, VICTORIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/03/2025 |
| LAUTT, JULIE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| DOVER, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2023 |
| ERICKSON, ANTHONY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/30/2000 |
| HOLSTEIN, MARTHA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avera Sister James Care Center's rating?
Avera Sister James Care Center 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 Sister James Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Avera Sister James Care Center 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 Sister James Care Center?
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 Sister James Care Center and how do I contact it?
Avera Sister James Care Center is at 2111 West 11th Street, Yankton, SD 57078. Phone: (605) 668-8900.
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.