nursing home in Freeman, SD
Oakview Terrace
510 E 8th St, Freeman, SD 57029 · (605) 925-4000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Oakview Terrace at a glance
Oakview Terrace is a 45-bed non-profit nursing home in Freeman, South Dakota (Hutchinson 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 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 26, 2025) found 6 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $10,839.
Nursing staff turnover is 23.4% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 45
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1998
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Hutchinson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435112
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) | 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) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 4.44 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.95 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.49 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.04 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 23.4% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 22.2% | 34.7% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 42 | 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) | $10,839 | $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 | 45 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 37 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 81.8% | 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) | 3.4% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.7% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| 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) | 12.4% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.6% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.4% | 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) | 25.4% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22% | 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) | 99.3% | 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) | 97.8% | 83.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 13, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 13, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 13, 2025 |
| June 26, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 13, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2025 |
| June 26, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2025 |
| January 18, 2024 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 February 15, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 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 February 15, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 15, 2024 |
| February 15, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 11, 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 $10,839 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2024 | Fine | $10,839 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREEMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/1971 |
| FREEMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1971 |
| HAFIZ, SHAKIL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| UNRUH, COURTNEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/2015 |
| AANENSON, JASON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2004 |
| BECKER, CAMERON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2014 |
| FUHRMAN, STEVE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2008 |
| JULSON, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2005 |
| MUTCHELKNAUS, CYNTHIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2014 |
| SCHMEICHEL, STEVE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| UECKER, LORI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2007 |
| VETCH, SHANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| HUSHER, PHILLIP Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/30/2017 |
| UNRUH, COURTNEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/2015 |
| FREEMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1971 |
| HAFIZ, SHAKIL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| UNRUH, COURTNEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Oakview Terrace's rating?
Oakview Terrace 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 Oakview Terrace receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Oakview Terrace 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 Oakview Terrace?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Oakview Terrace and how do I contact it?
Oakview Terrace is at 510 E 8th St, Freeman, SD 57029. Phone: (605) 925-4000.
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.