Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community
Nursing Home · Aberdeen, SD
CMS certification number435042
Contact & location
1002 North Jay StreetAberdeen, SD 57401
Brown County
- Phone
- (605) 622-5850
- ZIP code
- 57401 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 81
- Residents per day
- 77.5 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Avera ST Lukes
- Chain
- Avera Health (13 facilities, avg 3.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- May 11, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.06 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.96 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.45 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.65 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.35 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 55.7 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 43.8 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 17, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-12-17 | 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 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-17 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-17 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-17 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2025-12-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-08-01 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-06-04 | 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 2025-05-27 |
| 2024-08-28 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-05-16 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-19 |
| 2023-08-02 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-03-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-03-23 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-03-23 | 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 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-03-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-03-23 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-03-23 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-21 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,824 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-28 | Fine | $8,824 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Health (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Henrickson, Paula (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knapp, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bierne, Kathleen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fauth, Kristen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fouberg, Erin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Franks, Shane (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Golz, Heidi (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heinz, Blake (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herman, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jensen, Paula (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kerkvliet, Marietta (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knapp, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McNeil, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Panowicz, Kathleen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wobst, Garret (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bjerknes, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dover, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henrickson, Paula (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lautt, Julie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schutz, Amanda (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avera Health (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henrickson, Paula (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knapp, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community?
Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community 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 Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community have?
It has 81 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.
Has Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,824 in the last three years.
Who owns Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community?
It is part of Avera Health and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community?
(605) 622-5850. The facility is located at 1002 North Jay Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.