The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
VIBORG, SD · Medicare-certified · 46 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg, SD has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspections and stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reported 3.91 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect reporting and food handling concerns.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.914 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.914.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.50
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50
- Nurse aides
- 2.92
- Weekend nursing
- 3.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
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
34.5%31.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
9.8%19.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.3%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
31.2%20%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.7%19.9%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.8%15.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
4%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.4%29.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.5%2.6%No change
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
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—89.4%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $32,536 in total fines.
- $32,536
Federal fine
Oct 31, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 41.7 residents on an average day (91% of 46 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 22 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.