nursing home in Viborg, SD
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
315 North Washington St, Viborg, SD 57070 · (605) 326-5161
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home at a glance
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home is a 46-bed non-profit nursing home in Viborg, South Dakota (Turner 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 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 11, 2026) found 0 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $32,536.
Nursing staff turnover is 52% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 46
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 2004
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Turner County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435120
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) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 4 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.91 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.50 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.92 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.66 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.6% | 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) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 2 | 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) | $32,536 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Worse |
| 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 | 46 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 42 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90.7% | 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) | 15.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 31.3% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19.4% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.7% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.8% | 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) | 14% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.4% | 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 given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89.4% | 83.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2026 |
| February 21, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| October 31, 2023 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 22, 2023 |
| October 31, 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 22, 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 $32,536 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2023 | Fine | $32,536 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2004 |
| CHRISTIANSEN, ANNE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/17/2024 |
| GERDES, ISSAC Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/17/2024 |
| JOHNSON, GABRIEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/17/2024 |
| PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/17/2024 |
| RUDD, TONYA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/17/2024 |
| GERDES, ISSAC Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2024 |
| RUDD, TONYA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2018 |
| CHRISTIANSEN, ANNE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/1992 |
| CHRISTENSEN, PAUL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2004 |
| LARSEN, KIMBERLY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2018 |
| LEE, TROY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2016 |
| NYHAUG, CONNIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| PARSONS, MELANIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2002 |
| PENNING, RYAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| PONCELET, CHRIS Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| STANAGE, LISA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| SURPRENANT, LUKE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| CHRISTENSEN, PAUL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| CHRISTIANSEN, ANNE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| GERDES, ISSAC Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| JOHNSON, GABRIEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/17/2024 |
| LARSEN, KIMBERLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| LEE, TROY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| NYHAUG, CONNIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| PARSONS, MELANIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| PENNING, RYAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| PONCELET, CHRIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| RUDD, TONYA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| STANAGE, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| SURPRENANT, LUKE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2024 |
| CHRISTIANSEN, ANNE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/1992 |
| GERDES, ISSAC Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2024 |
| RUDD, TONYA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home's rating?
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home 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 Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pioneer Memorial Nursing 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 Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home is at 315 North Washington St, Viborg, SD 57070. Phone: (605) 326-5161.
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.