Dow Rummel Village
1321 W Dow Rummel St · Sioux Falls, SD · 57104 · 6053361490
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $105,488 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 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
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$105,488 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.95 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $105,488 |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | Fine | $44,100 |
| October 30, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| October 30, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| August 15, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435127 · certified since February 16, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.