Avera Sister James Care Center
2111 West 11th Street, Yankton, SD 57078 · (605) 668-8900
Non profit - Corporation · 194 certified beds
Avera Sister James Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 3 citations (the South Dakota average is 6.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,492 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 14, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 14, 2026 · F0641 · 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.May 14, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 14, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 5, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.January 24, 2024 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,492February 5, 2026
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 | 4.10 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.17 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.17 | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.77 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.3% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 194 |
| Average residents per day | 189 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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