Avantara Milbank

Nursing Home · Milbank, SD

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number435009

Contact & location

1103 South Second Street
Milbank, SD 57252
Grant County
Phone
(605) 432-4556
ZIP code
57252 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
55
Residents per day
38.0 (69% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Milbank SD Skilled Nursing Facility, LLC
Chain
Legacy Healthcare (89 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
February 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.23 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.96 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.42 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.85 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.94 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
91.5 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
86.7 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 13, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
16.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
12
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 11 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-07 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2026-05-07 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-06
2025-03-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-13 Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
F0675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-13 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-13 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-21
2025-03-13 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-21
2024-12-18 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-01-17
2024-12-18 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-17
2024-12-18 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-17
2024-10-08 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-11-02
2024-10-08 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-11-02
2024-10-08 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-11-02
2024-08-06 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-10
2023-11-08 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-12-06
2023-11-08 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-12-06
2023-11-08 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-06
2023-11-08 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-06
2023-11-08 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-06
2022-09-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-10-21

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $55,361 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-12-18Fine$28,912
2024-10-08Fine$15,041
2023-11-08Fine$11,408

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Doros Generation Trust U/A/D 1/3/12 (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 43%
GPN Family Trust U/A/D 4/28/08 (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 43%
Oakway Operations LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 15%
Milbank SD Property Holdings, LLC (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Truist Bank (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Doros Generation Trust U/A/D 1/3/12 (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Eggers, Austin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
GPN Family Trust U/A/D 4/28/08 (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Milbank SD Property Holdings, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pulse, Rebecca (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rajchenbach, Chaim (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
RSM US LLP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shabat, Menachem (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rajchenbach, Chaim (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Shabat, Menachem (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Eggers, Austin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pulse, Rebecca (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rajchenbach, Chaim (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shabat, Menachem (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Truist Bank (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Avantara Milbank?

Avantara Milbank has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in South Dakota.

How many beds does Avantara Milbank have?

It has 55 certified beds and cares for about 38 residents per day.

Has Avantara Milbank been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $55,361 in the last three years.

Who owns Avantara Milbank?

It is part of Legacy Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Avantara Milbank?

(605) 432-4556. The facility is located at 1103 South Second Street, Milbank, SD 57252.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.