Lake Andes Senior Living
740 East Lake St, Lake Andes, SD 57356
Lake Andes Senior Living is a nursing home in Lake Andes, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 13, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Health citations since September 5, 202423 (South Dakota average 18)
- Fines in the past three years2, $102,440 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on August 13, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 August 24, 2026.
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 September 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on August 13, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
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 24, 2026.
Citation K0712. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2026.
Citation K0914. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 16, 2024 from $16,675 to $10,839.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Health inspection on August 21, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 September 26, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 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 September 12, 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 September 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 5, 2024 from $140,925 to $91,601.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on October 16, 2024
1 citationCMS 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.
CMS fine of $10,839 on October 16, 2024.
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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 November 12, 2024.
Health inspection on September 5, 2024
17 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
11 of 96 South Dakota homes (11%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $91,601 on September 5, 2024.
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Citation F0684. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2024.
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 October 3, 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 October 3, 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 October 3, 2024.
Citation F0835. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2024.
Citation F0944. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 October 3, 2024.
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 October 3, 2024.
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 October 3, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 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 October 3, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 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 3, 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 3, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on September 5, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0007. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 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 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
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 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (605) 487-7674
- Last standard health inspection
- August 13, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 43
- Residents per day, on average
- 39
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lake Andes Health Care Center, INC.
- Chain
- Accura Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the South Dakota average (23 vs 18).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- TEALWOOD ENTERPRISE INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2012
- GROFF, HOWARD5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 50% · since 09/03/2008
- SHERIDAN, GAIL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 50% · since 08/29/2008
- AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2019
- LENEAVE, TEDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2019
Questions
When was Lake Andes Senior Living last inspected?
CMS lists August 13, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lake Andes Senior Living have?
CMS lists 23 health citations since September 5, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lake Andes Senior Living been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $102,440 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Lake Andes Senior Living?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Lake Andes Senior Living a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.