Nursing Home
Avera Sister James Care Center
Certified beds
194
Avg. 189 residents a day
Ownership
Non-profit
Corporation
Medicare
Certified
Since Jul 1993
Medicaid
Certified
Since Jul 1993
CMS rating
5
Much above average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | South Dakota avgSD | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.10 | 3.79 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1.17 | 0.80 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.17 | 0.47 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.77 | 2.52 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 3.68 | 3.26 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | South Dakota avgSD | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.3% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.0% | 34.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. South Dakota and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (96 South Dakota and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
4health deficiencies
May 14, 2026 · 3 standard, 1 complaint
South Dakota average: 6.7 · U.S. average: 9.2
South Dakota average: 6.7 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
3health deficiencies
Jan 8, 2025 · standard and complaint surveys combined
Fines1 fine · $8,492
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 194 Medicare-certified beds
Location
2111 W 11th St, Yankton, SD 57078
Yankton County · 1.9 mi from the center of Yankton
Facility details
Legal business nameSacred Heart Health Services
OperatorAvera Health
OwnershipNon-profit corporation
Facilities in chain13
Medicare approvedJul 1, 1993
Chain average rating3.8 of 5
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number435070
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.