Tekakwitha Living Center

6 E Chestnut, Sisseton, SD 57262 · (605) 698-7693
Non profit - Corporation · 40 certified beds

Tekakwitha Living Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 10 citations (the South Dakota average is 6.7). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $37,079 in all.

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on January 22, 2026 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.January 22, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.January 22, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.January 22, 2026 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• 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.January 22, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 22, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.January 22, 2026 · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.January 22, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 22, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.January 22, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.January 22, 2026 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 29, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 29, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 29, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 18, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• 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.June 18, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 18, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.January 10, 2024 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.January 10, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $30,729July 18, 2024
• Fine of $2,117November 13, 2023
• Fine of $4,233October 23, 2023

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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