nursing home in Gettysburg, SD
Avera Oahe Manor
700 E Garfield, Gettysburg, SD 57442 · (605) 765-2461
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Avera Oahe Manor at a glance
Avera Oahe Manor is a 53-bed non-profit nursing home in Gettysburg, South Dakota (Potter County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 31, 2025) found 6 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 43.8% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 53
- Certified for
- Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Potter County
- CMS Certification Number
- 43A113
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 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) | 3.50 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.62 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.01 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.03 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.8% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Average |
| 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) | 6 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 38 | 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) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 53 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 35 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 66.8% | 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) | 6.9% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Average |
| 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) | 4.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 23.5% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| 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) | 21.3% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.7% | 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) | 100% | 83.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2025 Complaint | 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 10, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 28, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 2, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 28, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 Standard | 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 August 28, 2025 |
| July 31, 2025 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 3, 2025 |
| January 25, 2024 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 8, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 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 March 10, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Standard | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0909 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 10, 2024 |
| January 25, 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 March 10, 2024 |
| December 7, 2022 Fire safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0916 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 25, 2023 |
| December 7, 2022 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 9, 2023 |
| December 7, 2022 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 25, 2023 |
| July 15, 2021 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2021 |
| July 15, 2021 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 3, 2021 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avera Oahe Manor's rating?
Avera Oahe Manor has 2 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 Oahe Manor 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 Avera Oahe Manor accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Avera Oahe Manor?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Avera Oahe Manor and how do I contact it?
Avera Oahe Manor is at 700 E Garfield, Gettysburg, SD 57442. Phone: (605) 765-2461.
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.