Sunset Manor Avera Health
Irene, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435100) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $40,596
Phone: (605) 263-3318 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunset Manor Avera Health 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 4 stars.
Sunset Manor Avera Health reports 5.10 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.4%.
Sunset Manor Avera Health has 2 federal fines on record totaling $40,596.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Sunset Manor Avera Health is a non-profit nursing home in Irene, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1997. The facility has 58 certified beds and an average of 49.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sunset Manor holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 5.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $40,596.00. There have been no payment denials recorded.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details of the incident(s) underlying this designation.
Sunset Manor Avera Health is part of the Avera Health chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: 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?
Sunset Manor Avera Health has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
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 staffing is 5.10 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 70.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $40,596.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus status noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sunset Manor Avera Health has 58 certified beds and an average of 49.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit facility that is part of the Avera Health chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; for this facility these are 2, 2, and 4 stars, with an overall of 2.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6052633318 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 6052633318 to arrange a tour and ask questions directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435100?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.