SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION

125 S WALKER STREET
VERMILLION SD 57069
Phone: 6056773500

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the South Dakota average: 0.9 star lower (2.9), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Vermillion average: level with the average (2.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds66
Average residents per day61.8
Occupancy94%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
CountyClay
Provider typeMedicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1991-04-01
CMS certification number (CCN)43A098
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle4

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.06
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.31
Registered nurse turnover8.3%
Total nursing staff turnover45.5%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$44,577
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $44,577 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION have?

CMS certifies 66 beds; the facility reports an average of 61.8 residents per day (about 94% occupancy).

Does SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $44,577 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.