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F600 citations in South Dakota

Abuse and neglect · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F600 in South Dakota. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

South Dakota cites F600 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.48×

1.48 times the share F600 takes of citations nationally.

Share of South Dakota citations3.86%

Of every deficiency written in South Dakota in 2025, this is the portion that was F600.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What South Dakota surveyors wrote

F600 findings written in South Dakota, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

J · Immediate jeopardy, isolatedApril 29, 2026

Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to protect the resident's right to be free from sexual abuse for one of one sampled resident (21) who reported he was touched in a private area without his consent by one of one contracted travel certified nursing assistant (CNA) (E). Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) at F600, with a scope and severity of J, began on 4/21/26 at 9:17 a.m. upon observation of resident 21 in the hallway when he reported to registered nurse (RN) D that he had a concern of being touched by a staff member on 4/21/26. Resident 21 reported that contracted travel CNA E had touched him in a private area without his consent, which upset the resident. …

Avantara Watertown

G · Actual harm, isolatedJune 10, 2026

Based on South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) facility reported incident (FRI), interview, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to protect the residents' right to be free from physical abuse for one of one sampled resident (1) who was pinched and scratched on her hand by one of one certified nursing assistant (CNA) D while she was assisting resident 1 to eat.Findings include: 1. Review of the provider's 4/3/26 SD DOH FRI revealed that on 4/2/26 at 6:10 p.m., CNA D pinched and scratched resident 1 on her right hand. CNA D reported to licensed practical nurse (LPN) C that resident 1 asked CNA D to pinch her. LPN C asked resident 1 if CNA D pinched and scratched her and resident 1 replied that she had. …

Centerville Care and Rehab Center Inc

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 19, 2026

Based on South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) facility-reported incident (FRI), record review, interview, and observation, the provider failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physical abuse for one of one sampled resident (1) who reported he was slapped in the face by one of one certified nurse aide (CNA)/bath aide (D). This citation is considered past non-compliance based on review of the corrective actions the provider implemented immediately following the incident. Findings include:1. Review of the provider's 5/25/26 SD DOH FRI revealed that on 5/25/26 at 7:30 a.m., CNA B reported to registered nurse (RN) C that resident 1 told her that CNA/bath aide D slapped him across the face. …

Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center

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Recent years

YearShare of South Dakota citationsvs expected
20231.09%0.61×
20245.61%2.38×
20253.86%1.48×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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