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LAKE ANDES SENIOR LIVING

LAKE ANDES, SD · Medicare-certified · 43 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall

Lake Andes Senior Living in Lake Andes, SD has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. Staffing was below the federal benchmark (3.07 vs. 4.1 hours/resident/day), and the facility had $102,440 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.0672 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: August 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $102,440recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0672.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.51
Licensed practical nurses
0.36
Nurse aides
2.20
Weekend nursing
2.96

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%

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

25.9%20.7%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0%7%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

8.2%2.5%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%2.4%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

0%0%No change

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

15.6%6.2%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

18.2%24.9%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

6.1%11.8%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

36%17.3%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%22%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

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

97.2%100%Improving

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

78%

What the inspectors found

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 September 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: K

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $10,839 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $91,601 was recorded.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $102,440 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Oct 16, 2024

    $10,839
  • Federal fine

    Sep 5, 2024

    $91,601

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
Part of ACCURA HEALTHCARE · 41 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
42.4 residents on an average day (99% of 43 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 30 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.