The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY
BROOKINGS, SD · Medicare-certified · 67 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profit
2 of 5 overall
United Living Community in Brookings, SD has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection score, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It has $43,975 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation; reported nurse staffing is 4.64 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6391 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $43,975recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6391.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.45
- Nurse aides
- 3.60
- Weekend nursing
- 4.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 75%
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
31.9%40%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.7%10.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.1%4.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.8%8.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
37.3%44.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
34.2%30.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.2%6.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
6.6%4.3%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.2%35.9%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
—98.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.2%75.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—31.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
70.8%80%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 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 December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $31,280 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,695 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $43,975 in total fines.
- $31,280
Federal fine
Jul 10, 2025
- $12,695
Federal fine
May 23, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 65.6 residents on an average day (98% of 67 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 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.