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Avantara Pierre

Nursing HomePierre, SDCMS 435047
40 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
2 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
65

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
54.1

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
40

*CMS

Inspections on file
7

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-05-07

*CMS

Citations

40 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

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.

  • 0697Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0686Seriousactual harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0847Generalpotential for harm

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0600Seriousactual harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0554Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  • 0006Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0004Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0678Generalpotential for harm

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

  • 0849Generalpotential for harm

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  • 0561Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  • 0655Generalpotential for harm

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0692Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0803Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0835Generalpotential for harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • 0865Generalpotential for harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  • 0732Generalpotential for harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0776Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0692Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • 0802Generalpotential for harm

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

  • 0809Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0865Generalpotential for harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0321Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0675Seriousactual harm

    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Avantara Pierre?
Avantara Pierre is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pierre, SD, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 435047.
What is the CMS rating for Avantara Pierre?
Avantara Pierre has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Avantara Pierre have?
Avantara Pierre is certified for 65 beds. It serves an average of 54.1 residents per day.
How many citations does Avantara Pierre have?
Avantara Pierre has 40 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Avantara Pierre last inspected?
Avantara Pierre was last inspected on May 7, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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