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Overview of Avantara Groton

Avantara Groton takes pride in being a community that is a serene and nurturing environment that is ideal for comfort and security for a distinct living focused on relaxation and recovery. As one of the city’s most trusted nursing homes, there is a merit of an incomparable level of care that provokes quality service delivered by only the best team of professionals who offer tailored personal care plans for each unique individual. Avantara Groton has the privilege of maximizing advanced medical services that lead to an enhanced caliber of life.
The areas of excellence are found in the range of an array of specialized services such as community spaces, Wi-Fi all throughout, and an on-site full service salon; rehabilitation services include cardiac care, bariatric care, G-tube, IV therapy, orthopedic care, oncology care, stroke recovery, wound care, and memory care.

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Managed by Brenda

Administrator

Brenda serves as the Administrator at Avantara Groton, where she is recognized for her excellent leadership and dedication. She plays a vital role in creating a supportive and nurturing community environment, ensuring residents and their families feel valued and cared for. Her efforts have earned heartfelt gratitude from families who appreciate the compassionate and attentive care provided under her guidance.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.16/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

65.4%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$6.2M

Operating loss

-$267.5K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$6,213,931.00

Operating loss

$-267,482.00

Payroll costs

$1.7M

27.6% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.8M

Total costs $6.5M

45-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 32 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Home

License Date

July 24, 2025

License Expiration

June 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 10626

County: Brown

Ownership & operating entity

Avantara Groton is administrated by Brand, Chloe.

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Avantara Arrowhead

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Alcester Care and Rehab Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SD 57001

Bed Count: 39

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: STROSCHEIN PROPERTIES III LLC

CCN: 435062

Occupancy: 94.9%

Home Revenue: $2,913,737.00

Payroll Costs: $1,508,672.00

Payroll %: 51.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 37.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7156

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 2

Avantara Clark City

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Clark

Bed Count: 38

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SCHLOMER, TIFFANY

CCN: 435058

Occupancy: 79.4%

Home Revenue: $5,951,228.00

Payroll Costs: $1,518,009.00

Payroll %: 25.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 30.60

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1510

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 1

Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc.

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SD 57383

Bed Count: 44

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: AURORA-BRULE NURSING HOME

CCN: 435132

Occupancy: 61.7%

Home Revenue: $2,847,378.00

Payroll Costs: $1,491,258.00

Payroll %: 52.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 39.60

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Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4495

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 2

Avantara Groton

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SD 57445

Bed Count: 49

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: PETE, JOSHUA

CCN: 435048

Occupancy: 65.4%

Home Revenue: $6,213,854.00

Payroll Costs: $1,712,751.00

Payroll %: 27.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 35.50

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1645

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 5

Avantara Arrowhead

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: SD 57702

Bed Count: 74

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: PRESTON, PHILIP

CCN: 435051

Occupancy: 75.2%

Home Revenue: $10,728,053.00

Payroll Costs: $2,930,677.00

Payroll %: 27.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 60.50

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.7955

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 5

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

13,786

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	6	8.7	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	4	10.6	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	21	9.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

34 staff

9.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Therapy Services

5 staff

2.5hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

4.5hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

5.9hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

5.2%

of total hours from contractors

717 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	21	0	21	6,434	91	100%	9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	3	1	4	1,511	87	96%	10.6
Registered Nurse	6	0	6	1,155	83	91%	8.7
Medication Aide/Technician	3	0	3	781	69	76%	11
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	612	63	69%	8.4
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	577	65	71%	8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	527	76	84%	4.8
Dietitian	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	496	62	68%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	488	61	67%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	250	53	58%	4.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	242	89	98%	2.7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	106	38	42%	2.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	106	55	60%	1.9

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Total Health inspections 4

11% below South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total Health citations 23

55% above South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 14.8

5.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 22 citations

Complaint investigations 1 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 2

11% above South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

Moderate Health citations 21

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Resident Rights serious citation Nov 26, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 31, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 31, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 31, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Lagacy Healthcare LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

37 Total Residents

Medicare 2 (5.4%)

Medicaid 26 (70.3%)

Private Pay/Other 9 (24.3%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 16.8

39% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 12.0

Functional decline score 33.7

41% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 40.8%

83% above South Dakota average.

Walking Ability Worsened 32.9%

44% above South Dakota average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 27.3%

3% above South Dakota average.

Falls with Major Injury 0.8%

85% below South Dakota average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.7%

73% above South Dakota average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.2%

7% below South Dakota average.

Depressive Symptoms 10.7%

161% above South Dakota average.

Antipsychotic Use 28.9%

19% above South Dakota average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.0%

1% above South Dakota average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.1%

0% above South Dakota average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.7%

69% below South Dakota average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 90.6%

7% better than South Dakota average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than South Dakota average

Total fines amount $28K

This home paid 29% less in fines than the state average.

South Dakota average: $40K

Number of Fines 5

This home received 146% more fines than the state average.

South Dakota average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

This home is near the state average.

South Dakota average: 0.0

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Nov 26, 2024

$12K

Civil Money Penalty May 30, 2023

$4K

Civil Money Penalty May 15, 2023

$3K

Civil Money Penalty May 8, 2023

$3K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Avantara Groton based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 65.4% ↑ 1.7pp vs 2022

Net Income -$267,482 ↓ ~$151K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,590,651 ↑ ~$448K vs 2022

Profit Margin -4.3% ↓ 2.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	68.0%	70.5%	78.0%	73.3%	71.3%	78.8%	73.4%	66.5%	65.5%	65.6%	64.9%	63.7%	65.4%
Beds	61	61	53	53	53	53	53	49	53	49	49	49	49
Net Income	$157,195	-$240,385	-$324,370	-$517,675	-$598,079	-$389,738	-$307,306	-$157,534	-$325,040	$128,734	$375,495	-$116,425	-$267,482
Gross Revenue	$4,218,848	$4,022,755	$3,989,668	$3,666,769	$3,615,835	$3,714,558	$3,814,706	$2,946,001	$2,571,540	$5,064,208	$5,791,191	$5,391,879	$6,213,854
Operating Expenses	$2,891,399	$2,965,646	$3,075,076	$3,188,754	$3,255,091	$3,223,291	$3,169,159	$2,669,134	$1,762,970	$3,048,369	$3,060,015	$3,146,206	$3,868,890
Net Patient Revenue	$3,039,162	$2,717,273	$2,743,706	$2,661,622	$2,645,798	$2,804,391	$2,855,249	$2,307,889	$1,437,833	$2,840,740	$2,762,217	$2,950,810	$3,601,331
Total Payroll	$1,736,641	$1,753,975	$1,663,851	$1,557,496	$1,501,059	$1,556,388	$2,161,494	$1,208,694	$1,298,309	$2,077,046	$1,842,607	$2,142,304	$2,590,651
Profit Margin %	3.7%	-6.0%	-8.1%	-14.1%	-16.5%	-10.5%	-8.1%	-5.4%	-12.6%	2.5%	6.5%	-2.2%	-4.3%
Medicare %	16.1%	11.4%	8.6%	12.3%	11.8%	7.3%	7.6%	10.5%	4.5%	13.0%	14.0%	10.3%	18.1%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	54.1%	0.0%	51.9%	53.8%	69.1%	77.1%	61.4%
Private %	83.9%	88.6%	91.4%	87.7%	88.2%	92.7%	38.3%	89.5%	43.5%	33.2%	17.0%	12.6%	20.5%
Revenue/Day	$201	$173	$169	$188	$192	$183	$201	$194	$225	$242	$238	$259	$308
Cost/Day	$191	$189	$190	$225	$236	$211	$223	$224	$276	$259	$264	$276	$331
Avg Length of Stay	216.3 days	257.9 days	242.1 days	191.7 days	197.0 days	224.8 days	194.4 days	156.5 days	193.5 days	245.1 days	236.8 days	219.2 days	152.0 days

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

SD Specifics: Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

General: Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

SD Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

SD Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

SD Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

SD Specifics: Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Dakota SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

SD Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

SD Specifics: Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Property Tax Reduction Program

South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

General: Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.

Income Limits (2025): ~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

SD Specifics: Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

General: Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

SD Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.

Income Limits (2025): ~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).

Asset Limits: Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).

SD Specifics: Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

General: Age 60+, SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged for some services.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

SD Specifics: 6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

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Avantara Groton

Avantara Groton is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara Groton is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara Groton

Avantara Groton is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara Groton is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

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Quality ratings

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Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

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Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

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Staff by Category

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

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Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Property Tax Reduction Program

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

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