Avantara Milbank
1103 South Second Street, Milbank, SD 57252
Avantara Milbank is a nursing home in Milbank, 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
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (605) 432-4556
- Last standard health inspection
- July 9, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 55
- Residents per day, on average
- 35.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Milbank Sd Skilled Nursing Facility, LLC
- Chain
- Legacy Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the South Dakota average (30 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 July 29, 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.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 9, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 August 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 9, 2026
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 August 23, 2026.
Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2026.
12 citations
Health inspection on May 7, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G 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 F0740. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.
Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0760 2 times since 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 June 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0602. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.
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 June 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.
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 June 6, 2026.
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 June 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 3 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 June 6, 2026.
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 June 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 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 June 6, 2026.
Fine
May 7, 2026 (6 months ago)
CMS fine of $70,620 on May 7, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 8, 2024 from $23,140 to $15,041.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 18, 2024 from $44,480 to $28,912.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on March 13, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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 21, 2025.
Citation F0675. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.
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 April 21, 2025.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.
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 April 21, 2025.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 13, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2023.
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 March 18, 2025.
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 April 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
3 citations
Health inspection on December 18, 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 F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.
Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 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 January 17, 2025.
Fine
December 18, 2024 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $28,912 on December 18, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
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.
3 citations
Health inspection on October 8, 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 F0609. Severity G: actual 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 November 2, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2024.
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 November 2, 2024.
Fine
October 8, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $15,041 on October 8, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 10, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 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 June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 8, 2023 from $17,550 to $11,408.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on November 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
14 of 96 South Dakota homes (15%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2023.
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 6, 2023.
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 December 6, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 December 6, 2023.
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 December 6, 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2023.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2023.
Fine
November 8, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $11,408 on November 8, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/125% or greater direct ownership interest · 43% · since 07/01/2019
- GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/085% or greater direct ownership interest · 43% · since 07/01/2019
- OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 15% · since 07/01/2019
- TRUIST BANKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2022
- EGGERS, AUSTINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- PULSE, REBECCAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/02/2024
- RAJCHENBACH, CHAIMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2019
- SHABAT, MENACHEMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2019
Questions
When was Avantara Milbank last inspected?
CMS lists July 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Avantara Milbank have?
CMS lists 30 health citations since November 8, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Avantara Milbank been fined?
CMS lists 4 fines in the past three years, $125,981 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Avantara Milbank?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Avantara Milbank a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.