Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, Inc
126 W 12th Avenue · Redfield, SD · 57469 · 6054720658
30 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,096 |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $17,096 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 43A135 · certified since November 20, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.