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Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home

2500 MINNEKAHTA AVENUE, HOT SPRINGS, SD 57747
Score: 46 / 100

Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 46/100. The facility ranks in the 48th percentile among South Dakota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home provides above-average staffing with 6.65 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home. 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 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 6.65 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.75 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.39 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.43 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Apr 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 15 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0909 Severity E
    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Environmental 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 3.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 31.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 6.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.1% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 20.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $39,293

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 46 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: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
78
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6