AVANTARA GROTON Nursing Home


AVANTARA GROTON (CCN: 435048) is a For profit - Limited Liability company facility located in GROTON, SD (57445). The facility has an overall rating of 1/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. It offers 39 certified beds and maintains an average of 33.3 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.50464 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since January 1, 1991 and the last listed health inspection was on April 14, 2023, The facility is located in Brown county and provides senior and nursing home care.

AVANTARA GROTON Summary


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Provider Name: AVANTARA GROTON

Address: 1106 NORTH SECOND STREET, GROTON, SD 57445

Phone: (605) 397-2365

County: Brown (060)

Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company

Certified Beds: 39

Average Residents Per Day: 33.3 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: GROTON SD SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC

First Approved Date: January 1, 1991

Affiliated Entity: LEGACY HEALTHCARE (306)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 1 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 1 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 1 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: (2)

Staffing Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.14643, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5092, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8490, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3582

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.50464

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.12973, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.6071

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0849

Nurse Staff Turnover: 72.2, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: , RN Turnover Note: 6

Admin Left Number: 2, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.9073, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6567, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2916

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.29264, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.5722, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 1.0968

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.86831

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.45449

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-04-14 (Score: 48), Cycle 2: 2021-11-04 (Score: 60), Cycle 3: 2019-07-31 (Score: 24)

Total Weighted Health Score: 48.000

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 1

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 9, Total Fines in Dollars: 53186.82, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 9

Location and GPS: 1106 NORTH SECOND STREET,GROTON,SD,57445 (45.4561, -98.100)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-04-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-29

Citation on 2023-04-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-29

Citation on 2023-04-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-29

Citation on 2023-04-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-29

Citation on 2023-04-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-29

Citation on 2023-04-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-29

Citation on 2023-04-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-29

Citation on 2023-04-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-29

Citation on 2023-04-14

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-29

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2019-07-31

Type: Health, Deficiency: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19

Citation on 2019-07-31

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19

Citation on 2019-07-31

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19

Citation on 2019-07-31

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19

Citation on 2019-07-31

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-04-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-23

Citation on 2023-04-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-15

Citation on 2021-11-04

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0001, Version: New

Description: Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-03

Citation on 2021-11-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-19

Citation on 2021-11-02

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0361, Version: New

Description: Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on 2022-01-25

Citation on 2019-07-30

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19

Citation on 2019-07-30

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0291, Version: New

Description: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19

Citation on 2019-07-30

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19

Citation on 2019-07-30

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19

Citation on 2019-07-30

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19

Citation on 2019-07-30

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0911, Version: New

Description: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-09-19