Avera Eureka Health Care Center
Eureka, Mc Pherson County, South Dakota · CCN 435078 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Avera Health (13 facilities, chain average 3.7 stars)
CMS rates Avera Eureka Health Care Center 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 56 certified beds, 52 residents a day on average. 10 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $12,252.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.101 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.80347 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.53348 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.5% (registered nurses 11.1%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-13 |
| 2026-06-11 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-26 |
| 2026-06-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-07-26 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-14 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-10-19 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-10 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-13 | Fine | $12,252 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Health Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2008-01-01 |
| Avera Health Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2000-01-01 |
| Ostrowski, Susan Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Weber, Carmen Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Bjerknes, Daniel Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-08-15 |
| Lautt, Julie Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-03-01 |
| Ostrowski, Susan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2002-05-01 |
| Weber, Carmen Individual | corporate officer | — | 2004-01-26 |
| Dover, James Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2026-03-17 |
| Bierne, Kathleen Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2018-07-01 |
| Fauth, Kristen Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Fouberg, Erin Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-07-01 |
| Franks, Shane Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Golz, Heidi Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2018-07-01 |
| Heinz, Blake Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Herman, Michael Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2021-07-01 |
| Jensen, Paula Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Kerkvliet, Marietta Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2018-07-01 |
| Mcneil, David Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-07-01 |
| Panowicz, Kathleen Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2011-07-01 |
| Wobst, Garret Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-07-01 |
| Bjerknes, Daniel Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-08-15 |
| Dover, James Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-10-23 |
| Ostrowski, Susan Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2002-05-01 |
| Weber, Carmen Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2004-01-26 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Mc Pherson County.