Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
3 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F868 - Quality assessment and assurance
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F882 - Infection preventionist
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the December 3, 2025 survey of Avera Morningside Heights Care Center?
This was a inspection survey of Avera Morningside Heights Care Center on December 3, 2025. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center on December 3, 2025?
Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly"
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
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