Nursing home

United Living Community

405 First Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for United Living Community, with 22 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $43,975 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
67
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Brookings Co. avg 3.5South Dakota avg 2.81This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Brookings Co. avg: 3.5. South Dakota avg: 2.81.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

22
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
8
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
22023
82024
122025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $43,975 total · May 23, 2024–Jul 10, 2025
  1. Jul 10, 2025$31,280
  2. May 23, 2024$12,695

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)36.26%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)6.08%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)7.35%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
United Retirement Center5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hight, KalebCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Baker, JoanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bell, JulieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Brotsky, RobertCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Gilkerson, JamesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Harrison, AliceCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lee, Mary JoCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Nielsen, HelenCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Schmieding, RebeccaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Johnson, JoshuaCORPORATE OFFICER
Koolmo, CamilleCORPORATE OFFICER
Avera MckennanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Brookings County.

405 First Ave, Brookings
Brookings County · SD · 57006
67 certified beds44.3097, -96.8040

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Prairie Heights Healthcare
CCN 435004
Aberdeen, SD542Not shown$0
Avantara Milbank
CCN 435009
Milbank, SD222Not shown$55,361
Avantara Huron
CCN 435020
Huron, SD112Shown$8,338
Avera Rosebud Country Care Center
CCN 435029
Gregory, SD444Not shown$0
Westhills Village Health Care Facility
CCN 435033
Rapid City, SD443Not shown$13,520
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care
CCN 435034
Pierre, SD555Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is United Living Community's CMS rating?

United Living Community has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is United Living Community located?

United Living Community is located at 405 First Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006 in Brookings County, and CMS lists 67 certified beds.

Does United Living Community have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $43,975 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for United Living Community over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does United Living Community's rating compare to nearby facilities?

United Living Community's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.5 across 2 facilities in Brookings County, and 2.81 across South Dakota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify United Living Community's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm United Living Community's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
435079
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
67
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 22 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Dec 4, 20250550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2026
Dec 4, 20250554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2026
Dec 4, 20250761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2026
Dec 4, 20250803EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2026
Dec 4, 20250806DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2026
Dec 4, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2026
Dec 4, 20250883DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2026
Dec 4, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 18, 2026
Aug 14, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 4, 2025
Jul 10, 20250658EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 12, 2025
Jul 10, 20250689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 12, 2025
Jul 10, 20250825DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 12, 2025
Jun 26, 20240600GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 25, 2024
Jun 26, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 25, 2024
Jun 26, 20240610DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 25, 2024
May 23, 20240625EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 18, 2024
May 23, 20240641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 18, 2024
May 23, 20240657EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 18, 2024
May 23, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 18, 2024
May 23, 20240880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 18, 2024
Jun 29, 20230804DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2023
Jun 29, 20230812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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