TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER
Grade D — 66/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
40
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Total Fines
$37,079
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing
Staffing data not available for this facility.
Ownership
COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HOSPITAL
100%
COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HOSPITAL
HENDRICKSON, LESLIE
WEAVER, GREGORY
CAMERON, ERIN
GLEASON, DAVID
GLYNN, MATTHEW
HIPPEN, YVONNE
JASPERS, TERRY
JOHNSTON, FAYE
MCCLEEREY, STEVEN
OPSAL, GERALDINE
STROSCHEIN, CHAD
HENDRICKSON, LESLIE
STROSCHEIN, CHAD
WEAVER, GREGORY
Penalties & Fines (3)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 | Fine | — | $30,729 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Fine | — | $2,117 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Fine | — | $4,233 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (22)
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER?
TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER in SISSETON, South Dakota has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 65.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER?
TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER have?
TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER has 22 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER been fined?
Yes. TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER has $37,079 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.
How many beds does TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER have?
TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER has 40 certified beds with approximately 34 current residents (85% occupancy). The facility is located at 6 E CHESTNUT, SISSETON, South Dakota 57262. It is a non profit - corporation facility.
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