About Avera Sister James Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Avera Sister James Care Center is an nursing home in Yankton, SD, serving Yankton County and the surrounding community. The facility has 194 certified beds with an average daily census of 188.9 residents.
Avera Sister James Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1993, bringing 33 years of experience in long-term care.
Avera Sister James Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Yankton, SD, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Avera Sister James Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Avera Sister James Care Center provides 3.91 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.08 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 33.8%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 28.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.45 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Avera Sister James Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Avera Sister James Care Center
13 affiliated physicians
Dr. Daniel Megard, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Amanda Sedlacek, DO
Hospice/palliative Care
Dr. Carrissa Pietz, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Elizabeth Nicholas, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Mckenzie Hanson, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Susan Fanta, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Martha Holstein, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Abigail Reynolds, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Tyler Hanson, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Jennifer Fillaus, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Scott Weber, DO
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Avera Sister James Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Avera Sister James Care Center?
Avera Sister James Care Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Avera Sister James Care Center have?
Avera Sister James Care Center has 194 certified beds with an average daily census of 188.9 residents.
What type of facility is Avera Sister James Care Center?
Avera Sister James Care Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Yankton County in Yankton, SD.
How many doctors practice at Avera Sister James Care Center?
13 physicians are affiliated with Avera Sister James Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Avera Sister James Care Center have any safety concerns?
Avera Sister James Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·