UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY
UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY is a 67-bed nursing home in BROOKINGS, South Dakota. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1994-07-01. It averages 65.1 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY?
CMS lists 22 health-inspection deficiencies for UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY since 2023-06-29, 20 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2025-12-04.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2025-12-04 | F0761, F0803 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E |
| 2025-12-04 | F0550, F0554, F0600, F0806, F0883 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D |
| 2025-08-14 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| 2025-07-10 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2025-07-10 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E |
| 2025-07-10 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D |
| 2024-06-26 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G |
| 2024-06-26 | F0609, F0610 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D |
| 2024-05-23 | F0625, F0657, F0812, F0880 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2024-05-23 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D |
| 2023-06-29 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2023-06-29 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D |
Why was UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY fined 2 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-10 | Fine | $20,332 |
| 2024-05-23 | Fine | $12,695 |
How is UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY staffed?
| Measure | This facility | SD average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.77714 | 3.78948 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 50.0 | 48.2 |
| Average number of residents per day | 65.1 | 52.1 |
Who owns UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY?
UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name UNITED RETIREMENT CENTER.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | UNITED RETIREMENT CENTER | since 01/01/1966 |
| CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | HIGHT, KALEB | since 10/02/2017 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | BAKER, JOAN, BELL, JULIE, BROTSKY, ROBERT, GILKERSON, JAMES, HARRISON, ALICE, LEE, MARY JO, NIELSEN, HELEN, SCHMIEDING, REBECCA | since 04/28/2019 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | JOHNSON, JOSHUA, KOOLMO, CAMILLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | AVERA MCKENNAN | since 11/15/2005 |
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