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Avera Health
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Avera Health operates 13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 3 states, with 948 certified beds; the largest presence is in South Dakota, Minnesota and Nebraska.
15% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 17.0 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $124K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Avera Health | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 11 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 43.4% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 1 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 9 |
| Minnesota | 3 |
| Nebraska | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 18 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 17 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 13 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 8 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 6 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 5 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 4 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 4 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Granite Falls Care Center | Granite Falls | MN | 48 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 35.4 | $16K | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Avera Morningside Heights Care Center | Marshall | MN | 76 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 22.4 | $17K | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Avera Sunrise Manor | Tyler | MN | 30 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 23.3 | — | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Avera Creighton Care Centre | Creighton | NE | 47 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 23.4 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Avera Brady Health and Rehab | Mitchell | SD | 84 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9.5 | — | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Avera Eureka Health Care Center | Eureka | SD | 56 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 17.9 | $12K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care | Pierre | SD | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11.3 | — | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community | Aberdeen | SD | 81 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 22.2 | $9K | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Avera Prince of Peace | Sioux Falls | SD | 126 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13.5 | $8K | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Avera Rosebud Country Care Center | Gregory | SD | 30 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 43.3 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Avera Sister James Care Center | Yankton | SD | 194 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4.6 | $8K | 14 May 2026 |
| Sunset Manor Avera Healthabuse icon | Irene | SD | 58 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 29.3 | $41K | 5 May 2026 |
| Wakonda Heritage Manor | Wakonda | SD | 38 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 21.1 | $13K | 7 May 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Avera Health operate?
13 Medicare-certified facilities in 3 states, with 948 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Avera Health facilities rated?
15% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 4 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 4. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Avera Health been fined?
CMS lists 9 fines totalling $124K and 1 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.