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Avera Eureka Health Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

202 J Avenue, Eureka, SD 5743756 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Above average in SD · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · $12,253 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are only 92% of the national benchmark, which can affect medication management and response times. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.69hrs
92%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.96hrs
72%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
11%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.3%
Better than Avg
Here
4.3%
US
15.5%
SD
24.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
12.1%
SD
5.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.9%
US
19.4%
SD
25.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
SD
95.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.8%
US
14.4%
SD
21.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.2%
Better than Avg
Here
13.2%
US
19.5%
SD
17.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.6%
Better than Avg
Here
93.6%
US
81.8%
SD
82.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
SD
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (6.8)
$12,253 in fines

This facility has recurring deficiencies across multiple care areas, with infection control, accident prevention, and medication management appearing in multiple surveys from 2022 to 2025. The most recent February 2025 inspection identified five deficiencies including concerns about adequate nutrition and food safety. While all issues have correction plans in place, the pattern of repeated problems in core safety areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Feb 13, 2025Routine
6
0692Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0100Minimal · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

Oct 19, 2023Routine
3
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0291Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Sep 1, 2022Routine
1
0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 13, 2025

$12,253

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Avera Eureka Health Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Avera Health

Chain Size

13 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.7/5 · Rank 11 of 12

Ownership & Management

Owners

Avera Health

Owner · Organization

100%

Dover, James

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Bierne, KathleenManaging Control - Governing BodyFauth, KristenManaging Control - Governing BodyFouberg, ErinManaging Control - Governing BodyFranks, ShaneManaging Control - Governing BodyGolz, HeidiManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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