Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Britton, SD
CMS certification number435105
Contact & location
1311 Vander Horck STBritton, SD 57430
Marshall County
- Phone
- (605) 448-2251
- ZIP code
- 57430 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 43.7 (73% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Wheatcrest Hills SNF Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Evergreen Healthcare Group (44 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 1, 1997
- 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
- 2.69 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.64 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.16 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.90 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.42 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.4 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 20.0 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 2 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-06-18 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2024-10-30 | 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 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-07-10 | 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 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-07-10 | 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 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-07-10 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-07-10 | 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 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-07-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-03-28 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-14 |
| 2023-10-17 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-07-19 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-15 |
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
4 penalties in the last three years, including $37,553 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Fine | $5,541 |
| 2024-10-30 | Fine | $8,338 |
| 2024-07-10 | Fine | $15,643 |
| 2024-07-10 | Fine | $8,031 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings (SD) LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| CH Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herzka, Yisroel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holland, Autumn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lowe, Leonor (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mundt, Ada (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Purintun, Scott (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| South Dakota SNF Consulting LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spielman, Shimon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wheatcrest Hills SNF Operations, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Witzcorp Global LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spielman, Shimon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herzka, Yisroel (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lowe, Leonor (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holland, Autumn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lowe, Leonor (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mundt, Ada (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Purintun, Scott (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| South Dakota SNF Consulting LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spielman, Shimon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wheatcrest Hills SNF Operations, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center?
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center has a 3-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 Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 44 residents per day.
Has Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $37,553 in the last three years.
Who owns Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center?
It is part of Evergreen Healthcare Group 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 Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center?
(605) 448-2251. The facility is located at 1311 Vander Horck ST, Britton, SD 57430.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.