F

TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER

6 E CHESTNUT, SISSETON, SD 57262
Score: 8 / 100

Tekakwitha Living Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 8/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in South Dakota. Families considering this Sisseton facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Recent inspections identified 28 deficiencies at Tekakwitha Living Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

28
Total Deficiencies
Jan 21, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 28 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0576 Severity E
    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jan 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.9% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 24.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 15.2% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 26.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $37,079

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 8 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13