Avera Sister James Care Center
Yankton, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435070) · 194 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,492
Phone: (605) 668-8900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera Sister James Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Avera Sister James Care Center reports 4.10 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.3%.
CMS records show Avera Sister James Care Center has 1 federal fine totaling $8,492.00 and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon on record and the facility is not part of the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Avera Sister James Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Yankton, South Dakota, certified for 194 beds with an average of 189 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1993 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.10 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 31.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,492.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon indicated for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus program.
Avera Sister James Care Center is part of the Avera Health chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.7 stars. This facility's ratings are above that chain average. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.10 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 31.3% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,492.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 194 beds with an average of 189 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Avera Health chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6056688900 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6056688900 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435070?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.