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Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
315 North Washington St, Viborg, SD 57070605326516146 certified beds · 42 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
3
● 0● 1● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$32,536
1 fine
Last survey
2026-06-11
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
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 | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-21 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-31 | Standard | 002 | 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.
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 435120-20250221-F812
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-11-22Record 435120-20231031-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-11-22Record 435120-20231031-F609
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-31 | Civil money penalty | $32,536 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.50
Facility
South Dakota
National
South Dakota 0.80 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.91
Facility
South Dakota
National
South Dakota 3.79 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.66
Facility
South Dakota
National
South Dakota 3.26 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover52%
Facility
South Dakota
National
South Dakota 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover29%
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 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 15.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 31.3% | 24.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.2% | 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 | 19.4% | 21.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 14.0% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Christensen, Paul Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christiansen, Anne Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gerdes, Issac Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Gabriel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Larsen, Kimberly Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lee, Troy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nyhaug, Connie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Parsons, Melanie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Penning, Ryan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Poncelet, Chris Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rudd, Tonya Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stanage, Lisa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Surprenant, Luke Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christensen, Paul Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christiansen, Anne Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christiansen, Anne Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christiansen, Anne Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gerdes, Issac Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gerdes, Issac Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gerdes, Issac Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Gabriel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Larsen, Kimberly Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lee, Troy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nyhaug, Connie Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Parsons, Melanie Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Penning, Ryan Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Poncelet, Chris Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rudd, Tonya Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rudd, Tonya Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rudd, Tonya Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stanage, Lisa Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Surprenant, Luke Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Turner.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Manor Avera Health Irene | 7.3 mi | 2026-05-05 | 0124 |
| Centerville Care and Rehab Center Inc Centerville | 7.5 mi | 2026-06-10 | 0112 |
| Wakonda Heritage Manor Wakonda | 11.7 mi | 2026-05-07 | 071 |
| Tieszen Memorial Home Marion | 19.5 mi | 2026-05-28 | 0110 |
| Bethesda Of Beresford Beresford | 16.4 mi | 2026-06-11 | 0221 |
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 |