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Monument Health Sturgis Care Center
2140 Junction Avenue, Sturgis, SD 57785
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.
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center, in Sturgis, South Dakota, is certified for 40 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the South Dakota median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 10, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 55.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $26K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Meade Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 55.0 | 55.0 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.7% | 54.7% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $26,272 | $26,272 | $20,183 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 19 Mar 2026, 3 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×12 E ×6 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Oct 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 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 20 Jul 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | Fine | $18,254 | |
| 3 Apr 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.7%, RNs 54.5%; 0 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 | 21.2% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 11.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.2% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.8% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Monument Health Network Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates Pc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/22/2019 |
| Monument Health Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2005 |
| Avel Ecare Medical Group, Pc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/06/2021 |
| Monument Health Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2005 |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2005 |
| Pharmerica Drug Systems LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| Travel Nurse Across America | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Monument Health Sturgis Care Center been cited for?
22 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 Monument Health Sturgis Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $26K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Monument Health Sturgis Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a South Dakota median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Monument Health Sturgis Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates Pc and Monument Health Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Monument Health Sturgis Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Mar 2026.
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.