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Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center
1311 Vander Horck St, Britton, SD 57430
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.
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Britton, South Dakota, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 44 residents a day.
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 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 6, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $38K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), below the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 32.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marshall Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 14 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.3 | 23.3 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.4% | 32.4% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $37,553 | $37,553 | $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: 4 Dec 2025, 10 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×3 E ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 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 | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 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 | 6 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Mar 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 | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Jul 2023 | 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 | 15 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | Fine | $5,541 | |
| 30 Oct 2024 | Fine | $8,338 | |
| 10 Jul 2024 | Fine | $15,643 | |
| 10 Jul 2024 | Fine | $8,031 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.4%, RNs 20.0%; 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 | 6.4% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 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 | 10.2% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.6% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.8% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Wheatcrest Hills Snf Operations, Llc. Chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group (44 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings (Sd) LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/31/2023 |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| South Dakota SNF Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Wheatcrest Hills SNF Operations, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| South Dakota SNF Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Wheatcrest Hills SNF Operations, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2025 |
| Witzcorp Global LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
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 Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center been cited for?
14 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 Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $38K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare 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 Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings (Sd) LLC, Couve Financial Services LLC and Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 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.