Tekakwitha Living Center
Sisseton, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435038) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $37,079
Phone: (605) 698-7693 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tekakwitha Living Center 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 2 stars.
Tekakwitha Living Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.67 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Tekakwitha Living Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $37,079.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Tekakwitha Living Center is a 40-bed nursing home in Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, with an average of 40.9 residents. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on October 7, 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Tekakwitha Living Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 2.66557 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.63253 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the source data.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 3 federal fines totaling $37,079.00 assessed against this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this location.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor does it indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tekakwitha Living Center has an overall 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?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.67 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS reports 3 fines totaling $37,079.00, 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 this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Tekakwitha Living Center is certified for 40 beds and has an average of 40.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on October 7, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 6056987693 and verify details 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 6056987693 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435038?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.