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Palisade Healthcare Center

920 4th St, Garretson, SD 57030

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Palisade Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Garretson, 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) 594-3466
Last standard health inspection
August 7, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
55
Residents per day, on average
48.6
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Palisade SNF Operations, LLC
Chain
Evergreen Healthcare Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the South Dakota average (29 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

    • Special Focus Facility

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

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Special Focus Facility

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

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  4. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Special Focus Facility

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

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  5. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 7, 2025 from $18,020 to $11,713.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from September 17, 2025 from $17,215 to $8,608.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from November 19, 2025 from $188,425 to $122,476.

  6. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 16, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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

    30 of 96 South Dakota homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0600. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.

      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 May 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2026.

    • 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 May 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.

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  7. Fine

    April 16, 2026 (6 months ago)

    CMS fine of $94,600 on April 16, 2026.

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  8. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  9. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from November 26, 2024 from $18,690 to $12,149.

  10. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  11. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  12. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  13. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    7 of 96 South Dakota homes (7%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2025.

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  14. Fine

    November 19, 2025 (11 months ago)

    CMS fine of $122,476 on November 19, 2025.

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  15. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint 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 F0689. Severity G: actual 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 September 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

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  16. Fine

    September 17, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $8,608 on September 17, 2025.

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  17. 7 citations

    Health inspection on August 7, 2025

    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.

    37 of 96 South Dakota homes (39%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • 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 August 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 August 22, 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 August 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.

    • 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 August 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

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  18. Fine

    August 7, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $11,713 on August 7, 2025.

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  19. CMS update of July 30, 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 health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  20. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  21. 2 citations

    Health inspection on March 12, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 March 28, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 3 times since 2023.

    • 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 March 28, 2025.

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  22. 2 citations

    Health inspection on November 26, 2024

    CMS lists this as 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 December 16, 2024.

    • 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 December 16, 2024.

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  23. Fine

    November 26, 2024 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $12,149 on November 26, 2024.

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  24. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  25. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  26. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 7, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.

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  27. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  28. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  29. 8 citations

    Health inspection on March 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2024.

    • 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 April 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 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 April 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 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 April 11, 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 April 11, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0658 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0909. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2024.

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  30. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0131. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.

    • 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 April 11, 2024.

    • Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2024.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2024.

    • Citation K0522. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an externally vented heating system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2024.

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  31. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  32. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  33. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 28, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 February 1, 2024.

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  34. 3 citations

    Health inspection on March 8, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 April 14, 2023.

    • Citation F0678. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.

    • 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 April 14, 2023.

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  35. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 8, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 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 Palisade Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists August 7, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Palisade Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 29 health citations since March 8, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Palisade Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists 5 fines in the past three years, $249,546 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Palisade Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Palisade Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

Yes. CMS lists it as a Special Focus Facility candidate.