nursing home in Redfield, SD
Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC
126 W 12th Avenue, Redfield, SD 57469 · (605) 472-0658
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC at a glance
Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC is a 30-bed non-profit nursing home in Redfield, South Dakota (Spink County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 7, 2025) found 2 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $31,476.
Nursing staff turnover is 30.4% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 30
- Certified for
- Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- November 20, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Spink County
- CMS Certification Number
- 43A135
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 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) | 4.61 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.63 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.41 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.29 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30.4% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 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) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 34.5 | 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) | $31,476 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Average |
| 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 | 30 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 30 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 100% | 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) | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22.1% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 13.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 30.5% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 28% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.9% | 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) | 16.9% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29.3% | 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 |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 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 | Past Non-Compliance |
| August 7, 2025 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| July 18, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 8, 2024 |
| July 18, 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2024 |
| July 18, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 14, 2024 |
| July 18, 2024 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 14, 2024 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 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 $31,476 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Fine | $14,380 |
| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $17,096 |
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 Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC's rating?
Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC has 4 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 Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC 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 Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC and how do I contact it?
Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC is at 126 W 12th Avenue, Redfield, SD 57469. Phone: (605) 472-0658.
About this data
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