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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Lake Andes Senior Living

740 East Lake St, Lake Andes, SD 57356

Lake Andes Senior Living, a 43-bed for profit - individual nursing facility in Lake Andes, SD, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.14
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
21
Inspection findings · 3 serious
$102K
Federal penalties (2)

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
435097
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
43
Residents
43
In Hospital
No
County
Charles Mix
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.14 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.57 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.35
CNA Hours
2.22
Total Nursing Hours
3.14 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
32.4%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Lake Andes Senior Living

Lake Andes Senior Living operates 43 certified beds in Lake Andes, SD with approximately 43 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 21 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $102K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.14 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.57 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Lake Andes Senior Living falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 32.4%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (21 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 21, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 21, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 21, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Oct 16, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0944

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

K - Pattern - Jeopardy Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0727

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

K - Pattern - Jeopardy Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 16.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 21.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 6.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 72.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $102K

Date Type Amount
Oct 16, 2024 Fine $11K
Sep 5, 2024 Fine $92K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lake Andes Senior Living?
Lake Andes Senior Living has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Lake Andes Senior Living?
Lake Andes Senior Living reports 3.14 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.57 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 32.4%.
How many beds does Lake Andes Senior Living have?
Lake Andes Senior Living has 43 certified beds with approximately 43 residents. The facility is located at 740 East Lake St, Lake Andes, SD 57356.
Does Lake Andes Senior Living have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Lake Andes Senior Living has 21 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Lake Andes Senior Living received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Lake Andes Senior Living has received 2 penalties totaling $102K.
Who owns Lake Andes Senior Living?
Lake Andes Senior Living is classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Lake Andes Senior Living last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Lake Andes Senior Living was on Aug 21, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Lake Andes Senior Living?
Lake Andes Senior Living is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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