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PALISADE HEALTHCARE CENTER

920 4TH ST, GARRETSON, SD 57030
Score: 9 / 100

Palisade Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 9/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in South Dakota. Families considering this Garretson facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Palisade Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Palisade Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ 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 3.46 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.44 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.21 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.98 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Nov 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 25 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services 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
    Aug 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 4.1% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 5.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.4% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 3.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $235,809

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 9 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: 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
55
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11