F

WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER

1311 VANDER HORCK ST, BRITTON, SD 57430
Score: 22 / 100

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 22/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in South Dakota. Families considering this Britton facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 2.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.74 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.25 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.91 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.39 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity D
    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
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity E
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Jun 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 9.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 24.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $115,557

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 22 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5