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Five Counties Nursing Home

405 6TH AVENUE WEST, LEMMON, SD 57638 · CCN 435090

SFF Candidate

Ratings

Overall
★☆☆☆☆ 1
Health inspection
★☆☆☆☆ 1
Quality measures
★☆☆☆☆ 1
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3

Facility

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
42
Avg residents/day
32.4
Phone
6053743871

Inspection history vs South Dakota & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

CycleInspection dateThis facilitySouth Dakota avgNational avgvs state
12025-03-12276.89.5+20.2 worse
22023-12-0665.69.8+0.4 worse
32022-11-0313.09.3-2.0 better

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Abuse, neglect, exploitation2
Quality of life and care4
Resident assessment and care planning3
Nursing and physician services3
Resident rights2
Nutrition and dietary1
Pharmacy service5
Environmental1
Administration6

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)3.0265.5%
RN staffing (reported)0.8687.5%
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)3.83

Fines & penalties

Total fines
$31,850
Number of fines
1
Number of penalties
1
Payment denials
0

Inspection citations (34)2 actual harm

  1. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-05-15 · Health · corrected 2025-05-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  2. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  3. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  4. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02

    Actual harm

  5. GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02

    Actual harm

  6. EF0761Ensure 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.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  7. EF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  8. EF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-05-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  10. EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  11. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. EF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. EF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-05-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  14. FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  15. FF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. FF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  17. FF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-05-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  18. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  19. EF0761Ensure 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.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  20. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  21. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  22. FF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  23. FF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-05-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. FF0848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-05-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  25. FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  26. FF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  27. EF0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.2025-03-12 · Health · corrected 2025-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  28. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-22 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  29. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2023-12-06 · Health · corrected 2024-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  30. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-12-06 · Health · corrected 2024-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  31. EF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2023-12-06 · Health · corrected 2024-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  32. EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-12-06 · Health · corrected 2024-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  33. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-12-06 · Health · corrected 2024-01-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  34. EF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2022-11-03 · Health · corrected 2022-12-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
STROSCHEIN, CHADIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR2018-11-19
STROSCHEIN, CHADIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE2018-11-19

Other facilities in LEMMON

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.