Avera Eureka Health Care Center
Eureka, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435078) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,252
Phone: (605) 284-2145 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avera Eureka Health Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Avera Eureka Health Care Center provides 3.10 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.5%.
Avera Eureka Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,252.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Avera Eureka Health Care Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota. It has 56 certified beds and an average daily census of 51.6 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 2, 1994, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Avera Eureka Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.101 hours per resident per day, including 0.803 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,252.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Avera Eureka Health Care Center is part of the Avera Health chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.7 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing turnover of 32.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,252.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 56 certified beds with an average daily census of 51.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Avera Health chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 2, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 6052842145 and 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 6052842145 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435078?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.