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Faulkton Senior Living

1401 Pearl St, Faulkton, SD 57438

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Faulkton Senior Living is a nursing home in Faulkton, 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) 598-6214
Last standard health inspection
December 11, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
41
Residents per day, on average
36.2
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Faulkton Healthcare Center, INC
Chain
Accura Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the South Dakota average (5 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 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 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.1 to 2.6 hours per resident per day.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  5. 3 citations

    Health inspection on December 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 December 23, 2025.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2026.

    • 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 January 8, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  9. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  10. 2 citations

    Health inspection on August 1, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.

    • 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 September 12, 2024.

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  11. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on August 1, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0039. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.

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  12. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 13, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0001. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2023.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 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 Faulkton Senior Living last inspected?

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

How many citations (violations) does Faulkton Senior Living have?

CMS lists 5 health citations since August 1, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Faulkton Senior Living been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Faulkton Senior Living?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Faulkton Senior Living a Special Focus Facility?

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