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Avera Sister James Care Center

2111 West 11th Street, Yankton, SD, 57078

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Avera Health · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Avera Sister James Care Center, with 7 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
194
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.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures4 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 5
15
Yankton Co. avg 5South Dakota avg 2.81This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Yankton Co. avg: 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.

7
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12022
22023
12024
22025
12026
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.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

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)20.26%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.07%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.65%

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.

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
Avera Health5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Ekeren, DouglasW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Becker, CarolynCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Greeneway, KathyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hunhoff, BernieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hurley, JohnCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Kolecka, DebraCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Leon, AmyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Loecker, RyanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lorang, ThomasCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mikkelsen, BethCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Reifenrath, BruceCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Schindler, SteveCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Seifert, RoxanneCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Steward, BrianCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Strom, RichardCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Sutton, BobbyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Welbig, LucilleCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Ekeren, DouglasCORPORATE OFFICER
Lautt, JulieCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Yankton County.

2111 West 11th Street, Yankton
Yankton County · SD · 57078
194 certified beds42.8798, -97.4280

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 Avera Sister James Care Center's CMS rating?

Avera Sister James Care Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Avera Sister James Care Center located?

Avera Sister James Care Center is located at 2111 West 11th Street, Yankton, SD, 57078 in Yankton County, and CMS lists 194 certified beds.

Does Avera Sister James Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Avera Sister James Care Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Avera Sister James Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Avera Sister James Care Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 5 across 2 facilities in Yankton 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 Avera Sister James Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Avera Sister James Care Center'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)
435070
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
194
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 7 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 5, 20260689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 5, 2026
Jan 8, 20250554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 15, 2025
Jan 8, 20250926EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 15, 2025
Jan 24, 20240676EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 15, 2024
Sep 14, 20230625DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 13, 2023
Sep 14, 20230658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 13, 2023
Aug 11, 20220812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 7, 2022

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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