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Lake Andes Senior Living
740 East Lake St, Lake Andes, SD 57356
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.
Certified for 43 beds, Lake Andes Senior Living serves Lake Andes in Charles Mix County, South Dakota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1996.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 18, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 48.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $102K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 38.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Charles Mix Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 8 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 48.8 | 16.7 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.2% | 41.9% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $102,440 | $20,183 | $20,183 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 21 Aug 2025, 5 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: K ×2 G ×1 D ×5 E ×7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0584 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 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 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 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 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 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 | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2024 | Fine | $10,839 | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | Fine | $91,601 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.2%, RNs 37.5%; — 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 | 15.7% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.6% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.0% | 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, individual. Chain: Accura Healthcare (41 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tealwood Enterprise Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2012 |
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC | 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 Charles Mix County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte Care Center | Platte | 48 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 16.7 | $20K | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Wagner | Wagner | 50 | — | — | — | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
All 3 facilities in Charles Mix County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lake Andes Senior Living been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Dakota median is 16 per facility.
Has Lake Andes Senior Living been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $102K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lake Andes Senior Living compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a South Dakota median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lake Andes Senior Living?
It is part of the Accura Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Tealwood Enterprise Inc and American Healthcare Management Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lake Andes Senior Living last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 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.