Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community
1002 North Jay Street · Aberdeen, SD · 57401 · 6056225850
81 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Avera Health Part of a CCRC Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.06 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,824 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
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.
Corrected January 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 24, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 23, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 23, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F March 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435042 · certified since May 11, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.