nursing home in Wakonda, SD
Wakonda Heritage Manor
515 Ohio Street, Wakonda, SD 57073 · (605) 267-2081
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Wakonda Heritage Manor at a glance
Wakonda Heritage Manor is a 38-bed non-profit nursing home in Wakonda, South Dakota (Clay 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 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 7, 2026) found 4 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $12,675.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.3% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 38
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Avera Health
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Clay County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435094
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) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 3.85 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.66 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.59 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.12 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| 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) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 22 | 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) | $12,675 | $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 | 38 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 36 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.3% | 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) | 0.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 40% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.4% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.4% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.3% | 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) | 16.1% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.9% | 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) | 99.2% | 94.9% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.5% | 83.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 29, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 29, 2026 |
| May 7, 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 May 29, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2026 |
| February 13, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| February 13, 2025 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 13, 2025 |
| February 13, 2025 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 13, 2025 |
| June 24, 2024 Complaint | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 3, 2024 |
| October 19, 2023 Fire safety | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| October 19, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 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 $12,675 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | Fine | $12,675 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS, BRITTANI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2015 |
| SACRED HEART HEALTH SERVICES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/04/2025 |
| STOCKLAND, ROBIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2017 |
| WAKONDA HERITAGE MANOR Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/17/2025 |
| DAVIS, BRITTANI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2015 |
| FITZGERALD, HELEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/25/2025 |
| GANSCHOW, DARBY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| GIRARD, KEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| HENRIKSEN, DONNA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| HUOT, RON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| JOHNSEN, JILL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| KNUDSON, CHERYL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| MCCUE, MARGO Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| NELSEN, JULIE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/26/2017 |
| PETERSON, RONALD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| STOCKLAND, ROBIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2017 |
| SACRED HEART HEALTH SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/17/1994 |
| STOCKLAND, ROBIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2017 |
| WAKONDA HERITAGE MANOR Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/17/1994 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wakonda Heritage Manor's rating?
Wakonda Heritage Manor 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 Wakonda Heritage Manor 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 Wakonda Heritage Manor 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 Wakonda Heritage Manor?
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 Wakonda Heritage Manor and how do I contact it?
Wakonda Heritage Manor is at 515 Ohio Street, Wakonda, SD 57073. Phone: (605) 267-2081.
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.