The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Platte Care Center Avera
Registered name: Platte Care Center
PLATTE, SD · Medicare-certified · 48 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Platte Care Center Avera has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing (5 out of 5) and slightly above-benchmark nurse staffing at 4.17 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. Key caution signs are a low quality-measures rating of 2 out of 5, a recent federal penalty, and $20,183 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1654 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $20,183recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1654.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.89
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56
- Nurse aides
- 2.72
- Weekend nursing
- 3.45
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
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
30.3%20.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.6%8.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
15.1%11.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%0%Improving
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
12.5%12.5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.3%12.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
5.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2%1.8%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5.6%19%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%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
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 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 make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,015 was recorded.
- 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 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,168 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $20,183 in total fines.
- $14,015
Federal fine
Feb 4, 2026
- $6,168
Federal fine
Nov 20, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 36.4 residents on an average day (76% of 48 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 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.