Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly and helpful staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 9 Google reviews
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While the facility receives high ratings, the lack of detailed written reviews makes it difficult to verify the quality of care. We recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff interactions and resident engagement firsthand, as the current online feedback is limited to brief, positive sentiments.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“The Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home receives high ratings, though the vast majority of reviews lack written feedback, making it difficult to assess specific care quality. The few available comments highlight a positive experience with friendly, helpful staff and appreciation for the facility's food and location.”
Quality Themes
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- Friendly and helpful staff
- Appreciated food quality
- Positive environment
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the high staffing rating, how does your team integrate that extra support into the daily social and recreational activities for residents?
- 2I noticed the facility has a 3/5 health inspection rating; could you walk me through the steps you are taking to address those specific areas for improvement?
- 3The food quality has been highlighted as a real strength here; what kind of input do residents have on the menu planning or special meal requests?
- 4With a capacity of 72 residents, how do you ensure that the environment remains personal and that each resident receives individualized attention?
- 5How does the nursing staff coordinate with local medical providers to handle emergencies or urgent health changes for residents?
- 6It is wonderful to see such positive feedback about your staff's friendliness; how do you foster that culture of care and support among your team members?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I had a wonderful experience very nice people very helpful people enjoyed working with the Oglala Sioux Lakota nursing home. Stayed until my time was maxed out. Look forward to going again beautiful country and great food.”
“Staff is friendly and helpful”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
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
Residents vaccinated for the flu
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has ongoing safety and care concerns with 37 deficiencies across four surveys, including families filing complaints about accident hazards and abuse response. The most recurring issues involve fire safety systems, resident care planning, and building safety infrastructure. While all deficiencies show correction dates, problems persist across multiple surveys, suggesting systemic challenges with maintaining compliance standards.
Dec 17, 2025Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Dec 17, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Feb 4, 2025Complaint1
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 12, 2024Routine17
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Sep 12, 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.
Aug 29, 2023Routine9
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
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