Avera Oahe Manor
700 E Garfield · Gettysburg, SD · 57442 · 6057652461
53 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
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.
Corrected March 10, 2024 · Environmental
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 43A113 · certified since July 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.