Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
Viborg, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435120) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $32,536
Phone: (605) 326-5161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home reports total nurse hours of 3.91 per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.0%.
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $32,536.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Viborg, South Dakota (Turner County), certified for 46 beds with an average of 41.7 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and has been approved since April 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.91, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $32,536.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Status designation is noted.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and penalty records 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?
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.91 per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with staff turnover reported at 52.0% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $32,536.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is indicated for this facility in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 46 beds with an average daily census of 41.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 4 stars 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 6053265161 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 6053265161 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435120?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.