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Diamond Care Center
901 N Main Ave, Bridgewater, SD 57319
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Diamond Care Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Bridgewater, South Dakota, certified for 36 beds and caring for about 30 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 13, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 69.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $70K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), below the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mc Cook Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 25 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 69.4 | 69.4 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.5% | 68.0% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $69,512 | $69,512 | $20,183 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 96 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Sep 2025, 21 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×11 E ×6 F ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 18 May 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2024 | Fine | $63,814 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $5,698 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.5%, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.4% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 10.8% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.5% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.1% | 22.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Bridgewater Nursing Home Corporation. Chain: Lifespark (4 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Professionals Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mc Cook County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society Canistota | Canistota | 55 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 30.9 | $9K | 24 Mar 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Mc Cook County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Diamond Care Center been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Dakota median is 16 per facility.
Has Diamond Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $70K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Diamond Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.4 hours per resident per day against a South Dakota median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Diamond Care Center?
It is part of the Lifespark chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Caring Professionals Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Diamond Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.