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Wilmot Care Center Inc
501 4th St, Wilmot, SD 57279
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.
Wilmot Care Center Inc, in Wilmot, South Dakota, is certified for 26 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 11, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 69.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $28K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 60.5%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Roberts Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 28 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 69.2 | 70.0 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.5% | 60.5% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $28,028 | $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: 6 Mar 2025, 29 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 L ×1 D ×9 E ×4 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 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 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 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 | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 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 | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2025 | Fine | $17,651 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Fine | $10,377 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.5%, RNs 28.6%; 1 administrator 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 | 25.0% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.6% | 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 | 15.1% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.4% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.4% | 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: Wilmot Care Center.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekakwitha Living Center | Sisseton | 40 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 70.0 | $37K | 22 Jan 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Roberts County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wilmot Care Center Inc been cited for?
18 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 Wilmot Care Center Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $28K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wilmot Care Center Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a South Dakota median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wilmot Care Center Inc?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wilmot Care Center Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Mar 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.