Sanford Care Center Vermillion
Nursing Home · Vermillion, SD
CMS certification number43A098
Contact & location
125 S Walker StreetVermillion, SD 57069
Clay County
- Phone
- (605) 677-3500
- ZIP code
- 57069 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 66
- Residents per day
- 61.8 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 1991
- Participates in
- 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
- 3.31 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.75 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.16 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.40 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.97 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.5 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 8.3 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- October 2, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | 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 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2025-10-02 | 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 2025-11-16 |
| 2025-10-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-16 |
| 2024-07-01 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-07-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-07-01 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-07-01 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-07-01 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-07-01 | 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 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-07-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
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 $44,577 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-01 | Fine | $44,577 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sanford Care Center Vermillion?
Sanford Care Center Vermillion has a 2-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 Sanford Care Center Vermillion have?
It has 66 certified beds and cares for about 62 residents per day.
Has Sanford Care Center Vermillion been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $44,577 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Sanford Care Center Vermillion?
(605) 677-3500. The facility is located at 125 S Walker Street, Vermillion, SD 57069.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.