Avera Eureka Health Care Center
Nursing Home · Eureka, SD
CMS certification number435078
Contact & location
202 J AvenueEureka, SD 57437
Mc Pherson County
- Phone
- (605) 284-2145
- ZIP code
- 57437 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 56
- Residents per day
- 51.6 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Avera ST Lukes
- Chain
- Avera Health (13 facilities, avg 3.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- May 2, 1994
- 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
- 3.10 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.80 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.31 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.99 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.53 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.5 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 11.1 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 11, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 2 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-13 |
| 2026-06-11 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-26 |
| 2026-06-11 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-26 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-10-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-10 |
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 $12,252 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-13 | Fine | $12,252 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Health (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Ostrowski, Susan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weber, Carmen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bjerknes, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lautt, Julie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ostrowski, Susan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weber, Carmen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dover, James (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bierne, Kathleen (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fauth, Kristen (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fouberg, Erin (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Franks, Shane (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Golz, Heidi (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heinz, Blake (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herman, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jensen, Paula (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kerkvliet, Marietta (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McNeil, David (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Panowicz, Kathleen (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wobst, Garret (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avera Health (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bjerknes, Daniel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dover, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ostrowski, Susan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weber, Carmen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Avera Eureka Health Care Center?
Avera Eureka Health Care Center has a 4-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 Eureka Health Care Center have?
It has 56 certified beds and cares for about 52 residents per day.
Has Avera Eureka Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $12,252 in the last three years.
Who owns Avera Eureka Health 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 Eureka Health Care Center?
(605) 284-2145. The facility is located at 202 J Avenue, Eureka, SD 57437.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.