Tekakwitha Living Center

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 12, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 5 times since 2023.

• 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 September 12, 2026.

• 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 September 12, 2026.

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• 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• 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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

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 March 8, 2026.

• Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2026.

• Citation F0576. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2026.

• 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 March 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 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 March 8, 2026.

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

• Citation F0882. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0882 2 times since 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 March 8, 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 March 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2026.

• Citation F0801. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2026.

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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 March 8, 2026.

• Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2026.

• 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 March 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0233. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install resident room doors of proper design and width.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0233 3 times since 2023.

• Citation K0251. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0251 3 times since 2023.

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• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 18, 2024 from $47,275 to $30,729.

• Star rating

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

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on July 18, 2024.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 August 2, 2025.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 August 2, 2025.

• 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 2, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 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 1 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.0 to 0.7 hours per resident per day.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard 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 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 14, 2024.

• 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 August 14, 2024.

• Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2024.

• 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 14, 2024.

• 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 August 14, 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 August 14, 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 August 14, 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 August 14, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 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 August 15, 2024.

• Citation K0233. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install resident room doors of proper design and width.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.

• Citation K0251. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2024.

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CMS fine of $30,729 on July 18, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 23, 2023 from $4,194 to $4,233.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from November 13, 2023 from $2,098 to $2,117.

• Star rating

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

• 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.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0803. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0803 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2024.

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CMS fine of $2,117 on November 13, 2023.

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CMS fine of $4,233 on October 23, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0802. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2023.

• Citation F0803. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2023.

• 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 July 16, 2023.

• Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 July 16, 2023.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 July 16, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 June 1, 2023.

• Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2023.

• Citation K0233. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install resident room doors of proper design and width.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2023.

• Citation K0251. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2023.

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