Nursing homeActive
Avera Eureka Health Care Center
202 J Avenue, Eureka, SD 57437605284214556 certified beds · 52 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
10
● 0● 9● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$12,252
1 fine
Last survey
2026-06-11
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · South Dakota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-13 | Standard | 041 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-19 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · South Dakota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-13Record 435078-20260611-F578
F700Try 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-26Record 435078-20260611-F700
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-26Record 435078-20260611-F812
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 435078-20250213-F692
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 435078-20250213-F689
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 435078-20250213-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 435078-20250213-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 435078-20250213-F880
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 435078-20231019-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 435078-20231019-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-13 | Civil money penalty | $12,252 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.80
Facility
South Dakota
National
South Dakota 0.80 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.10
Facility
South Dakota
National
South Dakota 3.79 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.53
Facility
South Dakota
National
South Dakota 3.26 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover33%
Facility
South Dakota
National
South Dakota 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover11%
Facility
South Dakota
National
South Dakota 35% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | South Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.5% | 5.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 5.3% | 24.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 21.8% | 21.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 13.2% | 17.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Health Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Avera Health Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bjerknes, Daniel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dover, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostrowski, Susan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weber, Carmen Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bierne, Kathleen Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bjerknes, Daniel Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dover, James Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fauth, Kristen Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fouberg, Erin Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Franks, Shane Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Golz, Heidi Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heinz, Blake Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herman, Michael Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jensen, Paula Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kerkvliet, Marietta Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lautt, Julie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcneil, David Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostrowski, Susan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostrowski, Susan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Panowicz, Kathleen Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weber, Carmen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weber, Carmen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wobst, Garret Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Avera Health — 13 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or South Dakota.
No county cost figures on file for Mc Pherson.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdle Nursing Home Bowdle | 22.1 mi | 2025-07-25 | 050 |
| Ashley Medical Center Nursing Home Ashley | 22.1 mi | 2025-07-02 | 060 |
| Wishek Living Center Wishek | 33.8 mi | 2025-05-14 | 032 |
| Walworth County Care Center, Inc Selby | 27.0 mi | 2026-04-30 | 050 |
| Strasburg Nursing Home Strasburg | 36.6 mi | 2026-04-01 | 0150 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |