Tieszen Memorial Home
Marion, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435069) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 648-3611 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tieszen Memorial Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Tieszen Memorial Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%. CMS gives this facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Tieszen Memorial Home has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file with CMS. The provided data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Tieszen Memorial Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing facility in Marion, South Dakota (Turner County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 15, 1993. It is licensed for 64 certified beds and reports an average of 58.3 residents.
CMS gives Tieszen Memorial Home an overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. The breakdown of the four CMS star ratings is as follows: Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, Quality Measures rating of 2 stars, and Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.47, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.76. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials are on record.
There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Tieszen Memorial Home. There is no chain affiliation listed in the data, and ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tieszen Memorial Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Tieszen Memorial Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, with a 50.0% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a 5-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Tieszen Memorial Home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Tieszen Memorial Home is certified for 64 beds and has an average of 58.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data does not list any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 15, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — with this facility scoring 3, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6056483611 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6056483611 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435069?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.