Scotchman Living Center
503 West Pine · Philip, SD · 57567 · 6058592583
42 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $39,637 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.06 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $47,655 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 19, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 19, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 6, 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 February 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | Fine | $9,568 |
| December 19, 2024 | Fine | $30,069 |
| March 6, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 43A038 · certified since April 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.