Sanford Care Center Vermillion
125 S Walker Street · Vermillion, SD · 57069 · 6056773500
66 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $44,577 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Honor 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.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 1, 2024 | Fine | $44,577 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 43A098 · certified since April 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.