Sun Dial Manor
410 Second Street, Bristol, SD 57219 · (605) 492-3615
Non profit - Corporation · 37 certified beds
Sun Dial Manor has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 10 citations (the South Dakota average is 6.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $24,528 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 21, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 21, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.May 21, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 21, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedMay 21, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.May 21, 2025 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.May 21, 2025 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 21, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.May 21, 2025 · F0940 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.May 21, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.May 21, 2025 · F0606 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 29, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.May 21, 2025 · F0940 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 4, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.October 29, 2024 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 21, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 21, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,839October 29, 2024
- Fine of $13,689December 21, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Dakota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.08 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.98 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.63 | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.6% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 37 |
| Average residents per day | 19.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sun Dial Manor on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.