The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
AVANTARA HURON
HURON, SD · Medicare-certified · 119 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
AVANTARA HURON (HURON, SD) has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspections and quality measures, and 3-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $8,338 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3977 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $8,338recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3977.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.65
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.47
- Nurse aides
- 2.28
- Weekend nursing
- 2.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.8%20.8%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%6.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
9.1%8.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
11.1%1.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.9%30.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.4%19.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.5%12.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.2%31.8%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.7%21.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.6%84.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—57.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
67.2%93%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,338 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,338 in total fines.
- $8,338
Federal fine
Nov 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 2, 2019
Now operated by Avantara Huron, previously Sunquest Healthcare Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LEGACY HEALTHCARE · 89 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67.6 residents on an average day (57% of 119 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 58 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.