Avantara Huron
Huron, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435020) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,338
Phone: (605) 352-8471 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avantara Huron in Huron, SD has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Avantara Huron reports total nurse staffing of about 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Avantara Huron has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,338.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Avantara Huron is a skilled nursing facility in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1968. The facility is licensed for 119 beds and reports an average daily census of 67.6 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and it has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avantara Huron holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.40, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,338.00. No payment denials are on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Avantara Huron in the supplied data.
Avantara Huron is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, placing this facility slightly below its chain's average.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and inspection results are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avantara Huron has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Avantara Huron is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.39769 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65436 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 54.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,338.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Avantara Huron.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avantara Huron is certified for 119 beds and has an average daily census of 67.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability Company and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Avantara Huron has been certified since May 3, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Avantara Huron scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 6053528471 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6053528471 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Avantara Huron at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435020?state=SD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.