Lake Andes Senior Living
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 7 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.
- 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
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
Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
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
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2025Routine3
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 16, 2024Complaint1
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, 2024Routine18
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
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.
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.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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
Lake Andes Senior Living
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Accura Healthcare
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)
Sheridan, Gail
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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