Facility profile · CCN 245243
Avera Granite Falls Care Center
17 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $15,642.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202617
Total citations
17
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$15,642
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
17 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Sep 10, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Standard |
| Jul 17, 2024 | F557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Standard |
| May 2, 2024 | F678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint |
| Feb 29, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 10, 2023 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| Aug 10, 2023 | F761 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 10, 2023 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $15,642 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $15,642 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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