TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER
TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER is a 40-bed nursing home in SISSETON, South Dakota. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1988-10-07. It averages 40.9 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER?
CMS lists 28 health-inspection deficiencies for TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER since 2023-06-01, 23 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 2026-01-22.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | F0812, F0851 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F |
| 2026-01-22 | F0576, F0761, F0880, F0882 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E |
| 2026-01-22 | F0578, F0689, F0699, F0801 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D |
| 2025-06-18 | F0550, F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E |
| 2025-06-18 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D |
| 2024-07-18 | F0686, F0689 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2024-07-18 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F |
| 2024-07-18 | F0761, F0812, F0880 | 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. / 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 |
| 2024-07-18 | F0625, F0657 | 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. | D |
| 2024-01-10 | F0803 | 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. | F |
| 2024-01-10 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D |
| 2023-06-01 | F0802, F0803, F0812 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-06-01 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E |
| 2023-06-01 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
Why was TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER fined 3 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-18 | Fine | $30,729 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $2,117 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,233 |
How is TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER staffed relative to the SD average?
| Measure | This facility | SD average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.66557 | 3.78948 |
| Average number of residents per day | 40.9 | 52.1 |
Who owns TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER?
TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name TEKAKWITHA NURSING CENTER INC.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HOSPITAL | since 01/01/2016 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | CAMERON, ERIN, GLEASON, DAVID, GLYNN, MATTHEW, HIPPEN, YVONNE, JASPERS, TERRY, JOHNSTON, FAYE, MCCLEEREY, STEVEN, OPSAL, GERALDINE | since 01/01/2016 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | STROSCHEIN, CHAD | since 05/16/2018 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HOSPITAL, HENDRICKSON, LESLIE, STROSCHEIN, CHAD, WEAVER, GREGORY | since 01/01/2016 |
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