Avera Sister James Care Center
Nursing Home · Yankton, SD
CMS certification number435070
Contact & location
2111 West 11Th StreetYankton, SD 57078
Yankton County
- Phone
- (605) 668-8900
- ZIP code
- 57078 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 194
- Residents per day
- 189.0 (97% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Sacred Heart Health Services
- Chain
- Avera Health (13 facilities, avg 3.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- 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
- 4.10 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.17 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.17 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.77 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.68 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.3 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 22.0 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 14, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-21 |
| 2026-05-14 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-21 |
| 2026-05-14 | 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 2026-06-21 |
| 2026-02-05 | 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 2026-03-05 |
| 2025-01-08 | Have policies on smoking. F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-15 |
| 2025-01-08 | 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 2025-02-15 |
| 2024-01-24 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-15 |
| 2023-09-14 | 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 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-09-14 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-13 |
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 $8,492 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Fine | $8,492 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Health (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Erickson, Anthony (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holstein, Martha (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Demuth, Jonathon (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunhoff, Bernie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hurley, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kolecka, Debra (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leon, Amy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miner, Amy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moeller, Arthur (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rezac, Barbara (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schindler, Steve (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schmeichel, Steve (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steward, Brian (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strom, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welbig, Lucille (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanson, Victoria (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lautt, Julie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dover, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Erickson, Anthony (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holstein, Martha (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Avera Sister James Care Center?
Avera Sister James Care Center has a 5-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 Sister James Care Center have?
It has 194 certified beds and cares for about 189 residents per day.
Has Avera Sister James Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,492 in the last three years.
Who owns Avera Sister James Care Center?
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 Sister James Care Center?
(605) 668-8900. The facility is located at 2111 West 11Th Street, Yankton, SD 57078.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.