C

Estelline Nursing and Care Center

205 FJERESTAD AVENUE EAST, ESTELLINE, SD 57234
Score: 68 / 100

Estelline Nursing And Care Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 68/100. Located in Estelline, South Dakota, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

With 3.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, Estelline Nursing And Care Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 1 deficiencie at Estelline Nursing And Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.22 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.73 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.31 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.17 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.57 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

1
Total Deficiencies
Dec 13, 2023
Most Recent Inspection
🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (1 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity L
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 1.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,826

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 68 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - City
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0