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Lake Andes Senior Living

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

740 East Lake St, Lake Andes, SD 5735643 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 7 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)

Bottom 25% in SD · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in ACCURA HEALTHCARE chain · $102,440 in fines · Very few deficiencies

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

There is insufficient qualitative data to provide a meaningful assessment of this facility's current operations. We recommend scheduling an in-person tour and requesting a meeting with the current management team to address your specific care requirements.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

7 reviews on Google
Lake Andes Senior Living has received very little substantive feedback, with most reviews consisting of star ratings without written comments. The few available comments express uncertainty regarding management changes and a single negative experience, making it difficult to assess the current quality of care.

Strengths

  • Facility longevity
  • Local presence

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.02016(1)4.02017(4)4.82018(4)

Distribution · 9 analyzed

5
6
4
1
3
1
2
0
1
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a long history in our local community, how has the facility evolved to meet the changing needs of residents over the years?
  • 2We noticed the staff is very responsive to feedback; could you tell us about the specific steps you've taken recently to address the recent health inspection findings?
  • 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure medical emergencies are managed quickly and effectively during the night shifts?
  • 4How do you work with your team to ensure that the care provided during inspections meets the highest possible standards for resident safety?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with the local community?
  • 6Since the facility has a close-knit group of 43 residents, how do you ensure each person receives personalized attention despite the recent regulatory challenges?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Haven't had any experience with new management, hope the place has gotten better.

Local Guide · 2016★★★☆☆
Source: 7 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.51hrs
68%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.07hrs
75%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
38%
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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Better than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
19.5%
SD
17.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.0%
Better than Avg
Here
14.0%
US
14.4%
SD
21.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.4%
Better than Avg
Here
13.4%
US
15.3%
SD
20.2%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
21.9%
US
15.5%
SD
24.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.3%
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 Facility24.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
24.4%
US
19.4%
SD
25.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
78.0%
US
81.8%
SD
82.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
2penalties
Well below state avg (6.8)
1 complaint-triggered
$102,440 in fines

Lake Andes Senior Living has recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing at least one complaint about accident prevention and safety supervision. The facility shows persistent problems in infection control, accident prevention, and food safety that have appeared across different inspections. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the pattern of repeat issues in safety and basic care standards suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during your visit.

Aug 21, 2025Routine
3
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 16, 2024Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Sep 5, 2024Routine
18
0684Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0880Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0584Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

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.

0835Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0867Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0944Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0582Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0583Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0007Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 16, 2024

$10,839

Fine

Sep 5, 2024

$91,601

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lake Andes Senior Living

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Accura Healthcare

Chain Size

42 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 32 of 37 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Tealwood Enterprise INC

Owner · Organization

Groff, Howard

Owner (parent company)

50%

Sheridan, Gail

Owner (parent company)

50%

Key personnel

Berndt, PaulW-2 Managing EmployeeWright, MollyW-2 Managing EmployeeGroff, HowardOfficer / DirectorLeneave, TedOfficer / DirectorSheridan, GailOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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