Wakonda Heritage Manor

Nursing Home · Wakonda, SD

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number435094

Contact & location

515 Ohio Street
Wakonda, SD 57073
Clay County
Phone
(605) 267-2081
ZIP code
57073 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
38
Residents per day
36.2 (95% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Avera Health (13 facilities, avg 3.7★)
Medicare certified since
February 1, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
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
3.85 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.66 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.60 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.59 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.12 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
33.3 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 7, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
8 health · 3 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-07 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-29
2026-05-07 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-07 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 2026-05-29
2026-05-07 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-29
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 · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-03-13
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 2025-03-13
2024-06-24 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-03
2023-10-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-10

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 $12,675 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-02-13Fine$12,675

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Davis, Brittani (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sacred Heart Health Services (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stockland, Robin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wakonda Heritage Manor (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Davis, Brittani (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fitzgerald, Helen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ganschow, Darby (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Girard, Ken (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henriksen, Donna (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Huot, Ron (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnsen, Jill (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Knudson, Cheryl (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
McCue, Margo (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Nelsen, Julie (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Peterson, Ronald (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Stockland, Robin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sacred Heart Health Services (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stockland, Robin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wakonda Heritage Manor (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Wakonda Heritage Manor?

Wakonda Heritage Manor 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 Wakonda Heritage Manor have?

It has 38 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.

Has Wakonda Heritage Manor been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $12,675 in the last three years.

Who owns Wakonda Heritage Manor?

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 Wakonda Heritage Manor?

(605) 267-2081. The facility is located at 515 Ohio Street, Wakonda, SD 57073.

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