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Avera Prince Of Peace

Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435066) · 126 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 2.88★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (605) 322-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Avera Prince Of Peace holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Avera Prince Of Peace reports 5.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.

CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for Avera Prince Of Peace, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the CMS data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Avera Prince Of Peace Avera Prince Of Peace: 4★ 4★ SD average SD average: 2.88★ 2.88★ Avera Health chain avg Avera Health chain avg: 3.7★ 3.7★

About this facility

Avera Prince Of Peace is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, located in Minnehaha County. The facility has been certified since October 1992 and operates 126 certified beds, with an average of 120.5 residents. It is organized as a non-profit, church-related facility and is part of the Avera Health chain, which includes 13 facilities with a chain average rating of 3.7 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Avera Prince Of Peace holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.

Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.73973 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.46865 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.

On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this facility in the provided data.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare 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?

Avera Prince Of Peace has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 5.73973 hours per resident per day, including 1.46865 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 and nursing turnover of 25.0%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is recorded for this facility in the provided CMS data.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 126 certified beds with an average of 120.5 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a non-profit, church-related facility and is part of the Avera Health chain, which includes 13 facilities with a chain average rating of 3.7 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since October 1, 1992.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, which together form the overall star rating; this facility scores 4 overall, 3 for health inspections, 4 for quality measures, and 5 for staffing.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (605) 322-5600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (605) 322-5600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

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/435066?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.