Avera Morningside Heights Care Center has a 3-star overall rating, with a low 2-star health inspection score but strong staffing at 5 stars and 4.71 nurse hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1. There were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7081.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.03
Licensed practical nurses
0.33
Nurse aides
3.35
Weekend nursing
4.36
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
4.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
28.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
30%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.9%Steady
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.3%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.8%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
97%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
70%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
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 nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 30, 2023
6 days
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of AVERA HEALTH · 13 homes · 3.5 stars avg
Occupancy
72.8 residents on an average day (96% of 76 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 46 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.