Avera Sister James Care Center
2111 West 11th Street, Yankton, SD, 57078
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Avera Health · Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- 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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
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.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
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
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 / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Avera Health | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Ekeren, Douglas | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Becker, Carolyn | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Greeneway, Kathy | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Hunhoff, Bernie | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Hurley, John | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Kolecka, Debra | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Leon, Amy | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Loecker, Ryan | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Lorang, Thomas | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Mikkelsen, Beth | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Reifenrath, Bruce | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Schindler, Steve | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Seifert, Roxanne | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Steward, Brian | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Strom, Richard | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Sutton, Bobby | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Welbig, Lucille | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ekeren, Douglas | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Lautt, Julie | CORPORATE OFFICER |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Yankton County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Heights Healthcare CCN 435004 | Aberdeen, SD | 5 | 4 | 2 | Not shown | $0 |
| Avantara Milbank CCN 435009 | Milbank, SD | 2 | 2 | 2 | Not shown | $55,361 |
| Avantara Huron CCN 435020 | Huron, SD | 1 | 1 | 2 | Shown | $8,338 |
| Avera Rosebud Country Care Center CCN 435029 | Gregory, SD | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Westhills Village Health Care Facility CCN 435033 | Rapid City, SD | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $13,520 |
| Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care CCN 435034 | Pierre, SD | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
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
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | 0689 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 0554 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 0926 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 0676 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 0625 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Aug 11, 2022 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 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
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.