Total health inspections
4
South Dakota average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Golden Living Center – Groton
Nursing Home in Aberdeen
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Golden Living Center – Groton
Nursing Home in Aberdeen
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Golden Living Center Groton is an exceptional senior living community offering a diverse range of options including specialized memory care and skilled nursing services. For those seeking memory care, this center stands as a beacon of understanding and support. Every corner of the facility has been purposefully crafted to provide a secure and nurturing haven for individuals with memory loss.
Accessibility is a cornerstone at Golden Living Center Groton. With thoughtfully designed spaces that cater to wheelchair users and inviting indoor and outdoor common areas, residents are treated to an environment that seamlessly blends comfort with the beauty of nature. It’s a place where cherished memories are made, laughter echoes through the halls, and meaningful connections are formed.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 50th out of 64 homes in South Dakota.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 50th out of 64 homes in South Dakota.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 10m per day
vs South Dakota avg
-27%
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
49
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
65.4%
Avg. Length of Stay
152 days
Occupancy rate
65.4%
Avg. Length of Stay
152 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$6.2M
Operating loss
-$267.5K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$6.2M
Operating loss
-$267.5K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.5M
Walk Score: 32 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Types of Care at Golden Living Center – Groton
Skilled Nursing
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
23
South Dakota average 14.8
Citations per inspection
5.75
South Dakota average 3.34
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
22 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
2
2
11% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.8
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
21 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights serious citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Nov 26, 2024
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Nov 26, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jul 31, 2024
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jul 31, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jul 31, 2024
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jul 31, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 31, 2024
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 31, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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| Golden Living Center – Groton |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Groton (North 2Nd Street) | 49 | 65.4% | -18% | 3.16 | +8% | -27% | 5 | 23 | 5.8 | 2 | 36 | - | 32 | Pete, Joshua | $6.2M | $1.7M | 27.6% | 435048 | ||||
| Aberdeen Health and Rehab |
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
51
Employees
43
Contractors
8
Staff to resident ratio
1.38:1
28% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average ratio: 1.91:1
Avg staff/day
19
Average shift
8 hours
0% compared with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 7.7 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
13,786
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
4
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
21
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
5.2%
717 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
21 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
4 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
96%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days
91%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
76%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
69%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
71%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
84%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
69%
1 Administrator
% of Days
68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
58%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
98%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
42%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
60%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
37
Medicare
2
5.4% of residents
Medicaid
26
70.3% of residents
Private pay or other
9
24.3% 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
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.8
39% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 12.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
33.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
33.7
41% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 23.9
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
40.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
40.8%
83% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 22.3%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
32.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
32.9%
44% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 22.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.3%
In line with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 26.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.8%
85% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 5.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.7%
73% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 4.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%
7% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 3.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.7%
69% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 5.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
10.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
10.7%
161% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 4.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.9%
19% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 24.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.0%
In line with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 95.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
In line with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 96.9%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.6%
7% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 84.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$28K
29% lower than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: $40K
Number of fines
5
146% more fines than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
In line with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 0.0
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$28K
South Dakota average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 26, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 26, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 30, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 30, 2023
$4K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 15, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 15, 2023
$3K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 8, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 8, 2023
$3K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Golden Living Center – Groton based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
65.4%
↑ 1.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$267.5K
↓ ~$151.1K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2.6M
↑ ~$448.3K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-4.3%
↓ 2.1pp vs 2022
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