Avera Eureka Health Care Center
202 J Avenue, Eureka, SD 57437
Avera Eureka Health Care Center is a nursing home in Eureka, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (605) 284-2145
- Last standard health inspection
- June 11, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 56
- Residents per day, on average
- 49.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Avera St Lukes
- Chain
- Avera Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the South Dakota average (10 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on June 11, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 July 13, 2026.
Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 July 26, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 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. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
5 citations
Health inspection on February 13, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
37 of 96 South Dakota homes (39%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 March 14, 2025.
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 March 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on February 13, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0100. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
Fine
February 13, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $12,252 on February 13, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on October 19, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 November 10, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 November 10, 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on October 19, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- AVERA HEALTH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2008
- AVERA HEALTHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2000
- BJERKNES, DANIELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2022
- DOVER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/23/2023
- OSTROWSKI, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2002
- WEBER, CARMENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/26/2004
Questions
When was Avera Eureka Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Avera Eureka Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since October 19, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Avera Eureka Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $12,252 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Avera Eureka Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Avera Eureka Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.