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Sun Dial Manor

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

410 Second Street, Bristol, SD 5721937 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 5.0)
  • High staff turnover (69%)
  • High RN turnover (57%)

Below average in SD · Meets national RN staffing standard · $24,528 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. The facility has 11 deficiencies, which is above the state average. 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
0.90hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.54hrs
86%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
63%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
15.3%
SD
20.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.2%
US
14.4%
SD
21.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
24.2%
US
15.5%
SD
24.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.9%
Better than Avg
Here
17.9%
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 with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
6.0%
US
12.1%
SD
5.3%

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

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility82.9%
Better than Avg
Here
82.9%
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

11deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (6.8)
7 complaint-triggered
$24,528 in fines

Families have filed seven complaints against Sun Dial Manor, triggering federal investigations that found deficiencies in resident safety, abuse prevention, and infection control. The facility shows recurring problems with protecting residents from harm, medication management, and staffing issues across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2026. While most violations have been corrected, one serious abuse response deficiency from early 2026 remains without a correction plan.

Jan 29, 2026Complaint
1
0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

May 21, 2025Routine
9
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.

0582Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0655Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0700Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0813Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0606Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

May 21, 2025Complaint
1
0940Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Dec 4, 2024Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 29, 2024Complaint
2
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.

0604Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Dec 21, 2023Routine
5
0726Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0727Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 29, 2024

$10,839

Fine

Dec 21, 2023

$13,689

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sun Dial Manor

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sun Dial Manor INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Dylla, PamOfficer / DirectorJohnson, AaronOfficer / DirectorOlson, ElroyOfficer / DirectorBury, KathrynOfficer / DirectorMorehouse, DiannOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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