Sanford Chamberlain Care Center
300 S Byron Blvd · Chamberlain, SD · 57325 · 6052346518
44 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $124,961 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$124,961 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $124,961 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 9, 2025 · 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 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
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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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 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
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 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
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $43,095 |
| December 27, 2024 | Fine | $49,982 |
| October 31, 2024 | Fine | $22,465 |
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $9,419 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 43A073 · certified since February 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.