Eastern Star Home Of South Dakota, Inc is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 69/100. Located in Redfield, South Dakota, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.
Eastern Star Home Of South Dakota, Inc provides above-average staffing with 4.69 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent CMS inspections identified 5 deficiencies at Eastern Star Home Of South Dakota, Inc, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.69 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.69 | 0.7 | Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.47 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 3.53 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 4.11 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.49 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0605 Severity DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Aug 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity JProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Jul 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0657 Severity EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Jul 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0880 Severity EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Jul 17, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
- Tag 0623 Severity DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including aApr 12, 2023 · Resident Rights 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 | 9.3% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 0.0% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 25.5% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 3.3% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 23.5% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 3.3% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 30.2% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $17,096
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 69 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 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
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