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Avantara Huron

1345 Michigan Avenue Sw, Huron, SD 57350

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Avantara Huron is a nursing home in Huron, 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) 352-8471
Last standard health inspection
March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
119
Residents per day, on average
65.8
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Huron Sd Skilled Nursing Facility, LLC
Chain
Legacy Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the South Dakota average (22 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 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.

    • Star rating

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

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  3. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 24, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2026.

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  4. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  5. CMS update of April 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 2 of 5.

  6. 12 citations

    Health inspection on March 12, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and 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.

    5 of 96 South Dakota homes (5%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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.

      The home is disputing this citation through CMS's independent review.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.

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

    • Citation F0610. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

      The home is disputing this citation through CMS's independent review.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.

    • 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 December 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      The home is disputing this citation through CMS's independent review.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.

    • 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 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0710. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.

    • 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 April 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0655 2 times since 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 April 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 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 April 16, 2026.

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

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  7. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 12, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.

    • 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 April 13, 2026.

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  8. Fine

    March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)

    CMS fine of $20,346 on March 12, 2026.

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  9. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from November 14, 2024 from $16,675 to $8,338.

  10. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  11. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  12. CMS update of February 26, 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 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • 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 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.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

  13. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  14. 8 citations

    Health inspection on November 14, 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 October 26, 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 December 12, 2024.

    • 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 December 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 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 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 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 December 12, 2024.

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  15. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on November 14, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

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  16. Fine

    November 14, 2024 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $8,338 on November 14, 2024.

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  17. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  18. 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.

  19. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 19, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 August 3, 2024.

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  20. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  21. 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.

  22. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 3, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2023.

    • Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 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 September 13, 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 Avantara Huron last inspected?

CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Avantara Huron have?

CMS lists 22 health citations since June 19, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Avantara Huron been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $28,684 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Avantara Huron?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Avantara Huron a Special Focus Facility?

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