Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center
1311 Vander Horck St · Britton, SD · 57430 · 6054482251
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $37,553 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.73 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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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 | 2.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $37,553 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | Fine | $5,541 |
| October 30, 2024 | Fine | $8,338 |
| July 10, 2024 | Fine | $8,031 |
| July 10, 2024 | Fine | $15,643 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435105 · certified since August 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.