About Avantara Norton
Avantara Norton, located in SIOUX FALLS, SD, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Avantara Norton
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.73 hrs
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LEGACY HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 89 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Avantara Norton provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | Not Rated | |
| Health Inspection | Not Rated | |
| Quality Measures | Not Rated | |
| Staffing | Not Rated |
Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 292 | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 358 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 25.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 17.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.4% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.4% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 32.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 6.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 91.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 75.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 33.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 20.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 97.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 70.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 7.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 28.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 13.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 5 complaints
- 2024: 16 complaints
- 2025: 8 complaints
- 2026: 15 complaints
- Total: 44 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 06, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Aug 04, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jun 07, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 28, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| May 01, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Apr 09, 2025 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| Apr 04, 2025 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Nov 10, 2024 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| May 30, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| May 30, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
NORTON SD SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC
Ownership Structure
- DOROS GENERATION TRUST UAD 1312 Direct: 43%
- GPN FAM TR UA 04282008 Direct: 43%
- OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC Direct: 15%
Management & Direction
- BOKF NA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DOROS GENERATION TRUST UAD 1312 ADP OF THE SNF
- GPN FAM TR UA 04282008 ADP OF THE SNF
- LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- ASHLEY NICKEL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ASHLEY NICKEL ADP OF THE SNF
- NORTON SD PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- JOSEPH REES OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOSEPH REES ADP OF THE SNF
- ROTH & CO LLP ADP OF THE SNF
- MENACHEM SHABAT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MENACHEM SHABAT MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MENACHEM SHABAT ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Village | N/A | 3 |
| Hegg Memorial Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| Dells Nursing and Rehab Center Inc | N/A | 4 |
| Bethany Home Sioux Falls | N/A | 5 |
| Tuff Memorial Home | N/A | 5 |
| Good Samaritan Society Canton | N/A | 2 |
| Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home | N/A | 3 |
| Dow Rummel Village | N/A | 3 |
| Avera Prince of Peace | N/A | 3 |
| Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor | N/A | 1 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Avantara Norton directly at 6053389891. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
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