Sun Dial Manor
410 Second Street · Bristol, SD · 57219 · 6054923615
37 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
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Red flags
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $24,528 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
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 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 21, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023
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.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 29, 2024 | Fine | $10,839 |
| December 21, 2023 | Fine | $13,689 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435093 · certified since January 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.