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Tekakwitha Living Center
6 E Chestnut, Sisseton, SD 57262
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.
Tekakwitha Living Center, in Sisseton, South Dakota, is certified for 40 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 11, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 70.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $37K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), below the South Dakota median of 3.6.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Roberts Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 70.0 | 70.0 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.7 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 60.5% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $37,079 | $37,079 | $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: 22 Jan 2026, 18 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×9 E ×10 F ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 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 | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 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 | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2023 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2023 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2023 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2023 |
| 1 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2024 | Fine | $30,729 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $2,117 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff —, 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 | 18.9% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 7.2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.1% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 12.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.5% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.2% | 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: Tekakwitha Nursing Center Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coteau Des Prairies Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2016 |
| Coteau Des Prairies Hospital | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
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 Roberts County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Care Center IncSFF Candidate | Wilmot | 26 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 69.2 | $28K | 6 Mar 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Roberts County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Tekakwitha Living Center been cited for?
28 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 Tekakwitha Living Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $37K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Tekakwitha Living Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day against a South Dakota median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Tekakwitha Living Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Coteau Des Prairies Hospital and Coteau Des Prairies Hospital. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Tekakwitha Living Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Jan 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.