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Diamond Care Center

901 N Main Ave, Bridgewater, SD 57319

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Diamond Care Center is a nursing home in Bridgewater, South Dakota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(605) 729-2525
Last standard health inspection
September 11, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
36
Residents per day, on average
33.4
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Bridgewater Nursing Home Corporation
Chain
Lifespark
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the South Dakota average (25 vs 18).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. 11 citations

    Health inspection on September 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0725. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0727 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0851 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0813. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0554 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

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  4. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on September 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2025.

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  5. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  6. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 6, 2024 from $5,645 to $5,697.

  7. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  8. 13 citations

    Health inspection on June 21, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    42 of 96 South Dakota homes (44%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0848. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

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  9. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on June 21, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2024.

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  10. Fine

    June 21, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $63,814 on June 21, 2024.

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  11. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. Fine

    February 6, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $5,698 on February 6, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  14. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 18, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0582. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2023.

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  15. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 18, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Diamond Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists September 11, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Diamond Care Center have?

CMS lists 25 health citations since May 18, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Diamond Care Center been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $69,512 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Diamond Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Diamond Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.