Avantara Norton
Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435039) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 7 totaling $215,483
Phone: (605) 338-9891 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall star rating for Avantara Norton in the data available, and no health inspection or staffing star ratings are listed either. The South Dakota state average overall rating is 2.88 stars, but this facility is marked as "not rated" against that benchmark.
Avantara Norton reports total nurse staffing of about 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 55.7%. CMS has not reported a staffing star rating for this facility in the available data.
Avantara Norton has 7 federal fines on record totaling $215,483.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it a Special Focus Facility (SFF) due to a history of persistent poor quality.
About this facility
Avantara Norton is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Minnehaha County), first approved for certification on April 1, 1989. The facility is certified for 110 beds and reports an average daily census of 97.8 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
CMS Care Compare does not list a published overall star rating, health inspection rating, quality measure rating, or staffing rating for this facility in the data provided; the state average overall rating for South Dakota facilities is 2.88 stars, and CMS notes this facility's status as "not rated" relative to that average.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.856 per resident per day, including 0.766 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 7 federal fines totaling $215,483.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Avantara Norton, indicating a citation related to abuse was issued; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. This facility is also designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF), a CMS program for nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality that places them under increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
No overall star rating is published for Avantara Norton in the available CMS data; it is marked as "not rated," while the South Dakota state average overall rating is 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Avantara Norton is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.856 hours per resident per day, including 0.766 RN hours per resident per day, with 55.7% nursing staff turnover; a staffing star rating is not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 7 fines totaling $215,483.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, and it is designated a Special Focus Facility (SFF), meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avantara Norton is certified for 110 beds with an average daily census of 97.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which has 89 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates nursing homes on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; ratings for this facility are not listed in the available data, though the state overall average is 2.88 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 605-338-9891 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; contact the facility at 605-338-9891 to arrange a tour and ask about specific services.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings, inspection reports, and penalty history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435039?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.