Avantara Groton
Groton, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435048) · 37 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $6,168
Phone: (605) 397-2365 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avantara Groton has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Avantara Groton reports total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.0%.
Avantara Groton has 1 federal fine on record totaling $6,168.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Avantara Groton is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Groton, Brown County, South Dakota. The facility is certified for 37 beds and had an average of 40.5 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avantara Groton has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its staffing rating is 3 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.72 per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $6,168.00, and 0 payment denials on record for this facility.
Avantara Groton is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
This information is sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available through that system. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avantara Groton has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Avantara Groton is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 37.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $6,168.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avantara Groton is certified for 37 beds and had an average of 40.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (1 star) — which combine to form the overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6053972365 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 6053972365 to arrange a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435048?state=SD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.