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Estelline Nursing and Care Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

205 Fjerestad Avenue East, Estelline, SD 5723460 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 26 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is consistently rated highly for its cleanliness and the kindness of its staff, making it a potentially comfortable environment for your loved one. However, because the majority of reviews are brief and lack specific details about clinical care or daily operations, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

26 reviews on Google
Estelline Nursing and Care Center receives consistent praise for its cleanliness and the kindness of its staff. While many reviews lack detailed commentary, those that do provide feedback highlight a well-maintained environment and a welcoming atmosphere for residents.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Kind and caring staff
  • Welcoming atmosphere

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 27 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard such wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; what are your specific daily routines for keeping the resident areas so tidy?
  • 2The staff here seems to have such a kind and welcoming reputation; how do you foster that sense of family and warmth among the team members?
  • 3Since the facility is a cozy size with 60 residents, how do you ensure that each person gets personalized attention from the nursing staff?
  • 4What steps are in place to ensure consistent staffing levels and support for residents during busy shifts?
  • 5Could you tell us more about the daily activities and social opportunities available to help residents stay engaged with one another?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health, what is the protocol for communicating with the family and coordinating care?

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Key Review Excerpts

Very caring staff, and the place is clean and well maintained. I feel grateful my in-laws are here.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

Absolutely amazing care given to residents! Kind, caring staff. Clean facility. Wee maintained grounds. A truly phenomenal facility!

Visitor/Family member · 2025★★★★★

Nice place and nice people working there

Visitor · 2019★★★★★
Source: 26 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.76hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.13hrs
76%
All nurses + aides combined

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
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 Facility14.3%
Better than Avg
Here
14.3%
US
19.4%
SD
25.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.3%
Better than Avg
Here
12.3%
US
14.4%
SD
21.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.9%
Better than Avg
Here
11.9%
US
15.3%
SD
20.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

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

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.2%
US
15.5%
SD
24.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
SD
82.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.6%
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

0deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (6.8)
$16,826 in fines
Clean record — no deficiencies

Estelline Nursing and Care Center has a relatively clean record with only 4 deficiencies across 2 surveys, all corrected by the facility. The main issues involved fire safety systems and food safety protocols. No complaints were filed by families, and deficiencies appear to be isolated incidents rather than ongoing patterns, suggesting adequate oversight and responsiveness to regulatory requirements.

Dec 14, 2023Routine
1
0812Immediate jeopardy · 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.

Dec 1, 2022Routine
3
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Dec 14, 2023

$16,826

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Estelline Nursing and Care Center

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Hanssen, JasonOfficer / DirectorCity of EstellineManagerHanssen, JasonManagerCecil, DanielAdp of the SnfHanssen, JasonAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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