Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Viborg, SD
CMS certification number435120
Contact & location
315 North Washington STViborg, SD 57070
Turner County
- Phone
- (605) 326-5161
- ZIP code
- 57070 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day
- 41.7 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 2004
- 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
- 3.91 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.50 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.92 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.66 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.0 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.6 (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)
- 0.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 3 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-21 | 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 2025-03-14 |
| 2023-10-31 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-11-22 |
| 2023-10-31 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-11-22 |
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 $32,536 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-31 | Fine | $32,536 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Christiansen, Anne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gerdes, Issac (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Gabriel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rudd, Tonya (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gerdes, Issac (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rudd, Tonya (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christiansen, Anne (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christensen, Paul (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Larsen, Kimberly (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee, Troy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nyhaug, Connie (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Parsons, Melanie (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Penning, Ryan (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Poncelet, Chris (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stanage, Lisa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Surprenant, Luke (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christensen, Paul (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christiansen, Anne (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gerdes, Issac (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Gabriel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Larsen, Kimberly (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee, Troy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nyhaug, Connie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Parsons, Melanie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Penning, Ryan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Poncelet, Chris (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rudd, Tonya (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stanage, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Surprenant, Luke (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christiansen, Anne (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gerdes, Issac (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rudd, Tonya (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home?
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home 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 Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home have?
It has 46 certified beds and cares for about 42 residents per day.
Has Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $32,536 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home?
(605) 326-5161. The facility is located at 315 North Washington ST, Viborg, SD 57070.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.