nursing home in Sturgis, SD
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center
2140 Junction Avenue, Sturgis, SD 57785 · (605) 720-2400
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center at a glance
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center is a 40-bed non-profit nursing home in Sturgis, South Dakota (Meade County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 19, 2026) found 4 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $26,272.
Nursing staff turnover is 54.7% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 40
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- May 1, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Meade County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435102
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 5.09 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.81 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.67 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.24 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54.7% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54.5% | 34.7% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 41 | 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) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $26,272 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 40 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 36 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90.5% | 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) | 0% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 26.8% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 11.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.2% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 23.2% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 6.3% | 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) | 24.4% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.5% | 25.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.6% | 96.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.9% | 94.9% | 93.6% | Average |
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) | 60.5% | 83.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 2, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 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 May 2, 2026 |
| March 19, 2026 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2026 |
| June 10, 2025 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2025 |
| June 10, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2025 |
| February 19, 2025 Complaint | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 4, 2025 |
| February 19, 2025 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 4, 2025 |
| February 19, 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 April 4, 2025 |
| October 3, 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 15, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 15, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 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 November 15, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 15, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 15, 2024 |
| April 3, 2024 Complaint | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2024 |
| November 15, 2023 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 30, 2023 |
| July 20, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 4, 2023 |
| July 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
| July 20, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
| July 20, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
| July 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
| July 20, 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 September 1, 2023 |
| July 20, 2023 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $26,272 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | Fine | $18,254 |
| April 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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 | 10/06/2021 |
| MONUMENT HEALTH INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2005 |
| MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2005 |
| NYLANDER, KELSEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| PHARMERICA DRUG SYSTEMS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| SCHMIDT, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| TRAVEL NURSE ACROSS AMERICA Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2025 |
| ABERNATHY, PHILLIP Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| ANGLIN, AMANDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/2025 |
| BREWER, HEATHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| JOHNSON, KATHRYN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| JUNEK, SHAUNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| KNUDSON, JASON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| LAMPHERE, FRED Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/14/2023 |
| LEWIS, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| WILLIAMS, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| WORSLEY, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/02/2018 |
| DAVIDSON, RUTA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/18/2018 |
| HESPEN, BARBARA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/21/2022 |
| MASER, STEVEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
| WILLUWEIT, AUSTIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2024 |
| WORSLEY, THOMAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| DAVIDSON, RUTA Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2025 |
| DEER OAKS MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES PC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/22/2019 |
| MASER, STEVEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2022 |
| MONUMENT HEALTH INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2005 |
| NYLANDER, KELSEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| SCHMIDT, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Monument Health Sturgis Care Center's rating?
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center has 3 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 Monument Health Sturgis 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 Monument Health Sturgis 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 Monument Health Sturgis Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Monument Health Sturgis Care Center and how do I contact it?
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center is at 2140 Junction Avenue, Sturgis, SD 57785. Phone: (605) 720-2400.
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.