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Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home

315 North Washington St, Viborg, SD 57070

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Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home is a nursing home in Viborg, 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) 326-5161
Last standard health inspection
June 11, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
46
Residents per day, on average
40.9
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the South Dakota average (3 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 quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  3. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on June 11, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall 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 health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

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

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard 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 March 14, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  11. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • 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.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  12. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  13. 2 citations

    Health inspection on October 31, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard 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.

    6 of 96 South Dakota homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

    • 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2023.

    • Citation F0609. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 22, 2023.

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  14. Fine

    October 31, 2023 (3 years ago)

    CMS fine of $32,536 on October 31, 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 Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home last inspected?

CMS lists June 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home have?

CMS lists 3 health citations since October 31, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $32,536 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?

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