Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton
2111 West 11th Street, Yankton, SD 57078 · 2.8 mi
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
- 194 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Yankton, SD · CMS Data August 2026
Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program is a 69-bed government-owned nursing home in Yankton, SD. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 8.6 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on June 5, 2025, cited 4 health deficiencies.
3515 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 8.6 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 2.6 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 5.9 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 7.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 37% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 11% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
| Last standard health inspection | June 5, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 4 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 1 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 100% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 37% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 10% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 3.4% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 5.1% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 25% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
| Certified beds | 69 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 45 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified for | Medicaid |
| First certified | February 1978 |
| Location | Inside a hospital |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and South Dakota's South Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (833-663-9673) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in South Dakota.
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Yankton nursing homes page.
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