Wakonda Heritage Manor
Wakonda, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435094) · 38 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,675
Phone: (605) 267-2081 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wakonda Heritage Manor has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Wakonda Heritage Manor reports 3.85 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 33.3% and a 5-star staffing rating from CMS.
Wakonda Heritage Manor has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,675.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Wakonda Heritage Manor is a 38-bed, non-profit nursing home in Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota, with an average daily census of 36.2 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since February 1996. It is part of the Avera Health chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wakonda Heritage Manor holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.84956 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65793 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,675.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Avera Health. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare, as data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wakonda Heritage Manor has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.84956 hours per resident per day, including 0.65793 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3%. CMS gives the facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,675.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 38 beds, with an average daily census of 36.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Avera Health chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively, with a 5-star overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 6052672081 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6052672081 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record for Wakonda Heritage Manor at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435094?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.