Lake Andes Senior Living
Lake Andes, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435097) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $102,440
Phone: (605) 487-7674 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Andes Senior Living has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Lake Andes Senior Living reports total nurse staffing of 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
Lake Andes Senior Living has 2 federal fines on record totaling $102,440.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Lake Andes Senior Living is a 43-bed skilled nursing facility in Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, with an average of 39.2 residents. The facility is organized as a For Profit - Individual operation, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on March 1, 1996, and currently accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lake Andes Senior Living holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 1, Quality Measures rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.15 per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $102,440.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
Lake Andes Senior Living is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5. CMS records indicate no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and most recent updates directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lake Andes Senior Living has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 38.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $102,440.00, 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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lake Andes Senior Living is certified for 43 beds and has an average of 39.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For Profit - Individual operation and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 1, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 6054877674 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 6054877674 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435097?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.