Sanford Care Center Vermillion
125 S Walker Street, Vermillion, SD 57069 · (605) 677-3500
Non profit - Corporation · 66 certified beds
Sanford Care Center Vermillion has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2025, found 2 citations (the South Dakota average is 6.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $44,577 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 2, 2025 found 2 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.October 2, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.October 2, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 29, 2026 · F0600 · 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 29, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 1, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $44,577July 1, 2024
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 | 3.31 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.16 | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.5% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 66 |
| Average residents per day | 61.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sunset Manor Avera Health Irene · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Wakonda Heritage Manor Wakonda · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc Alcester · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bethesda Of Beresford Beresford · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Bethany Home - Brandon Brandon · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Who are you looking for help for?
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sanford Care Center Vermillion on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.