United Living Community

Q: What neighborhood is United Living Community in?

United Living Community is in the Brookings Township neighborhood of Brookings.

Q: Is United Living Community in a walkable area?

United Living Community has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the license number of United Living Community?

According to SD state health department records, United Living Community's license number is 10601.

Q: When does United Living Community's license expire?

According to SD state health department records, United Living Community's license expires on June 30, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at United Living Community?

United Living Community's occupancy is 34%.

Q: Does United Living Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

United Living Community is registered as a non-profit in SD.

Q: Who is the administrator of United Living Community?

Liz DeBerg is the administrator of United Living Community.

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Brookings, SD

CMS overall rating

405 1St Ave, Brookings, SD 57006 View map

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United Living Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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United Living Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of United Living Community

A central part of a downtown Brookings campus, United Living Community is an 81-bed nonprofit nursing home run by administrator Liz DeBerg and United Retirement Center. The facility handles skilled nursing, short-term rehab, respite care, and hydro-therapy. While 80% of new admissions use Medicare for short-term recovery, a smaller group of long-term Medicaid residents (18%) and private-pay clients (2%) shapes the building’s overall population, pushing the average stay to 421 days. The property sits in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 82, though recent financial records report a low occupancy rate of 34.1% alongside an operating deficit of $643.3 thousand on $7.8 million in revenue.

Government health logs show high staffing numbers, led by a daily nursing average of 5 hours and 55 minutes per resident that ranks third across South Dakota. This setup is heavily driven by nurse aides, who provide 3 hours and 48 minutes of direct care daily, helping to cover for below-average hours for registered nurses and LPNs. Clinical summaries reveal a sharp divide between short-term and long-term outcomes.

For temporary rehab residents, the logs show excellent performance, including zero major injuries from falls, zero antipsychotic drug initiations, and zero hospital readmissions. Conversely, tracking files show that permanent residents experienced higher rates of major fall injuries, antipsychotic usage, and daily activity decline than the state average, though the facility’s total federal fines sit low at $13,000.

Interested individuals looking over local care options can use these public tracking reports to see how the building handles different types of stays. Since the state logs verify top-tier daily care hours and flawless physical recovery scores for short-term rehab clients alongside low occupancy and some weak long-term safety numbers, the paperwork fits a building optimized for post-acute recovery.

Facility Direct Line (605) 692-5351 info@ulcbrookings.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to South Dakota state averages

Total nursing care / resident

5h 55m per day

This facility South Dakota avg (4h 20m per day)

vs South Dakota avg

+36%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +38% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	36m per day	▼ 26% State avg: 48m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	27m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	3h 36m per day	▲ 38% State avg: 2h 37m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	4h 1m per day	▲ 21% State avg: 3h 19m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	0m per day	▼ 100% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	15m per day	▼ 53% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

421 days

81-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 82 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

34%

Lower than the South Dakota average: 79.9%

Occupied beds

28 / 81

Average occupied beds in South Dakota homes 51 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

IssuanceJuly 1, 2025

ExpirationJune 30, 2026 Expired

CountyBrookings

License Number10601

CMS Certification Number435079

United Living Community is administered by Liz Deberg.

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Skilled Care / Nursing Home

Rehab

Hydro Worx Therapy

Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 6

South Dakota average 4.5

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations

South Dakota average 14.8

Citations per inspection

2.67

South Dakota average 3.34

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.3

Serious health citations

11% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

0 critical citations South Dakota average: 0.3

2 serious citations South Dakota average: 1.8

14 moderate citations South Dakota average: 12.6

0 minor citations South Dakota average: 0

Citations history (last 4 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 14, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Jul 10, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 10, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 10, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 113

Employees 107

Contractors 6

Staff to resident ratio 1.69 : 1

13% fewer staff per resident than South Dakota average

Avg staff/day 41

Average shift 8.1 hours

5% better than South Dakota average

Total staff hours (quarter) 30,366

Nursing staff breakdown

10.9 hours

10.2 hours

7.5 hours

Contractor staffing

911 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Administrator: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	53	0	53	11,754	92	100%	7.5
Medication Aide/Technician	35	0	35	9,964	92	100%	8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	7	0	7	2,687	92	100%	10.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,576	66	72%	8
Dietitian	3	0	3	1,476	92	100%	8.1
Registered Nurse	5	0	5	1,470	84	91%	10.9
Administrator	0	1	1	528	66	72%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	240	39	42%	6.1
Feeding Assistant	0	1	1	104	13	14%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	34	3	3%	11.2
Medical Director	0	1	1	6	3	3%	2

53 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

35 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

7 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 72%

3 Dietitian

% of Days 100%

5 Registered Nurse

% of Days 91%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 72%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 42%

1 Feeding Assistant

% of Days 14%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $13K

68% lower than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: $40K

Number of fines 1

51% fewer fines than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.0

Fines amount comparison

This facility $13K

South Dakota average $40K

Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

May 23, 2024 · $13K

Civil Money Penalty May 23, 2024

$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 15.4

28% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 12.0

Functional decline score 29.6

23% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-stay resident measures

Below average South Dakota avg: 2.6

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 31.3%

40% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.3%

Walking Ability Worsened 27.1%

19% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.3%

13% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury 8.3%

65% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.5%

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection 3.7%

6% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 3.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 5.8%

6% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.1%

Antipsychotic Use 34.4%

41% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 24.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.5%

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine 98.5%

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 96.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.51

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.51

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.67

64% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.85

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average South Dakota avg: 2.6

Pneumococcal Vaccine 81.4%

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 84.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 31.8%

59% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 0.0%

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 21.5%

Emergency department visits 11.6%

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 11.7%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 40.0%

25% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 33.9%

33% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

80% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

2% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Total residents 67

Medicare

4.5% of residents

Medicaid

52.2% of residents

Private pay or other

43.3% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for United Living Community from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 34.1% ↓ 3.6pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$1.0M ↑ ~$584.6K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $4.0M ↑ ~$28.7K vs 2022

Operating Margin -15.3% ↑ 11.5pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	87.2%	79.3%	84.4%	92.9%	95.7%	96.1%	91.0%	83.3%	47.4%	45.9%	41.1%	37.7%	34.1%
Beds	79	79	79	79	81	81	81	81	81	81	81	81	81
Net Income	$1,157,243	-$121,127	-$816,397	-$924,267	-$13,045	$67,216	-$212,242	-$337,124	-$284,569	$5,155,692	-$107,535	-$903,469	-$643,273
Gross Revenue	$4,726,844	$5,439,814	$5,688,597	$7,206,196	$7,807,171	$8,631,886	$8,464,383	$8,075,377	$8,135,877	$7,759,743	$6,596,684	$6,815,425	$7,422,157
Operating Expenses	$6,170,452	$6,077,705	$6,795,619	$7,576,142	$6,976,446	$7,264,711	$7,139,384	$6,896,136	$7,160,453	$7,581,692	$6,986,030	$7,706,318	$7,872,251
Net Patient Income	-$1,827,952	-$1,018,878	-$1,816,427	-$1,375,323	-$477,047	-$359,333	-$538,472	-$686,597	-$590,791	-$1,208,497	-$1,508,422	-$1,627,001	-$1,042,379
Net Patient Revenue	$4,342,500	$5,058,827	$4,979,192	$6,200,819	$6,499,399	$6,905,378	$6,600,912	$6,209,539	$6,569,662	$6,373,195	$5,477,608	$6,079,317	$6,829,872
Payroll Costs	$4,212,761	$4,035,135	$4,428,581	$4,770,640	$3,981,790	$4,177,057	$4,140,875	$3,810,173	$3,836,005	$4,328,063	$3,902,821	$3,936,396	$3,965,104
Operating Margin %	-42.1%	-20.1%	-36.5%	-22.2%	-7.3%	-5.2%	-8.2%	-11.1%	-9.0%	-19.0%	-27.5%	-26.8%	-15.3%
Medicare %	8.1%	7.4%	6.1%	9.2%	7.7%	5.6%	6.1%	5.6%	10.5%	10.8%	11.6%	11.7%	13.0%
Medicaid %	48.5%	49.5%	44.2%	45.9%	44.4%	47.1%	51.5%	53.5%	89.2%	88.7%	88.4%	88.0%	86.3%
Private %	43.4%	43.0%	49.8%	44.9%	47.9%	47.2%	42.4%	41.0%	0.3%	0.5%	0.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$173	$221	$205	$231	$230	$242	$245	$252	$469	$468	$451	$546	$677
Cost/Day	$245	$265	$279	$283	$247	$255	$265	$280	$512	$557	$575	$692	$780
Avg Length of Stay	282.7 days	301.6 days	270.5 days	301.1 days	410.0 days	518.0 days	401.4 days	447.7 days	222.2 days	289.7 days	238.1 days	156.9 days	420.6 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$6.8M

Net patient income

-$1.0M

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$6.8M

Net patient income

-$1.0M

Other income

$408.4K

Payroll costs

$4.0M 58.1% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.9M

Total costs

$7.9M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (80% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 80%

Private pay 2%

Medicaid 18%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 41%

Private pay 51%

Medicaid 8%

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+

General South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits

In-home care (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

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

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized

General SD resident, low-income household.

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

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

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.

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General 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

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Reduction Program

South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1

General 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.

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

Benefits

Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+

General SD resident, low-income.

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

Asset Limits Not assessed.

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

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled)

General 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).

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

Benefits

Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+

General SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

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

Asset Limits Not assessed.

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits

Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

What neighborhood is United Living Community in?

United Living Community is in the Brookings Township neighborhood of Brookings.

Is United Living Community in a walkable area?

United Living Community has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of United Living Community?

According to SD state health department records, United Living Community's license number is 10601.

When does United Living Community's license expire?

According to SD state health department records, United Living Community's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at United Living Community?

United Living Community's occupancy is 34%.

Does United Living Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

United Living Community is registered as a non-profit in SD.

Who is the administrator of United Living Community?

Liz DeBerg is the administrator of United Living Community.

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United Living Community

Overview of United Living Community

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Staffing & Medical

Additional Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Contact United Living Community

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

53 Certified Nursing Assistant

35 Medication Aide/Technician

7 Licensed Practical Nurse

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 Dietitian

5 Registered Nurse

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

2 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Feeding Assistant

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

Places of interest near United Living Community

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in South Dakota

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)

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

Guides for Better Senior Living

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in South Dakota