Avera Sister James Care Center
2111 West 11th Street, Yankton, SD 57078
Avera Sister James Care Center is a nursing home in Yankton, 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
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (605) 668-8900
- Last standard health inspection
- May 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 194
- Residents per day, on average
- 188.8
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Sacred Heart Health Services
- Chain
- Avera Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the South Dakota average (9 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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
3 citations
Health inspection on May 14, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2026.
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 June 21, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 5, 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 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 March 5, 2026.
Fine
February 5, 2026 (9 months ago)
CMS fine of $8,492 on February 5, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 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 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 8, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0926. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have policies on smoking.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2025.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0676. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 14, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 October 13, 2023.
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 13, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- AVERA HEALTH5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 01/01/2001
- DOVER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/23/2023
- ERICKSON, ANTHONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/30/2000
- HOLSTEIN, MARTHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2025
Questions
When was Avera Sister James Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists May 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Avera Sister James Care Center have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since September 14, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Avera Sister James Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,492 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Avera Sister James Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Avera Sister James Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.