Total health inspections
18
South Dakota average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Avantara Norton
Assisted Living Home
Avantara Norton
Assisted Living Home
Overview of Avantara Norton
Avantara Norton boasts its one-of-a-kind superior care that creates an atmosphere of 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 Norton 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; cardiac care, bariatric care, G-tube, IV therapy, orthopedic care, oncology care, stroke recovery, wound care, and memory care. The list of accommodations extends to the comprehensive care plan physical therapy equipment, a team of full-time therapists on-site, and a home assessment completed.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
110
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
91.5%
Residents per day (avg)
95
Occupancy rate
91.5%
Residents per day (avg)
95
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
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$16.6M
Operating loss
-$588.2K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$16,597,692.00
Operating loss
$-588,220.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.7M
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.
$13.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.2M
110-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: 61 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Home
License Date
January 7, 2025
License Expiration
June 30, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
10682
County:
Minnehaha
Ownership & operating entity
Avantara Norton is administrated by Nickel, Ashley.
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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
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-7%
+12%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
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No
A+
50
BACHMEIER, DANA
89.8%
$27,219,580.00
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32.6%
160.40
4.0155
5
43
5
+29%-7%+12%
The Inn on Westport
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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No
A+
63
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Avantara Norton
+34%
-19%
+14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SD 57105
100
No
-
61
KLINKHAMMER, JEREMY
91.5%
$16,589,769.00
$3,749,956.00
22.6%
94.70
3.5336
7
75
18
+34%-19%+14%
StoneyBrook Suites Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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54
No
-
47
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Dow Rummel Village
+2%
+20%
+17%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Sioux Falls
50
No
A+
54
HAHN, CHRISTOPHER
93.7%
$21,677,278.00
$11,329,272.00
52.3%
47.20
5.1971
1
7
3
+2%+20%+17%
Good Samaritan Society – Sioux Falls Village
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Sioux Falls
Bed Count:
209
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BACHMEIER, DANA
CCN:
435045
Occupancy:
89.8%
Home Revenue:
$27,219,580.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,884,113.00
Payroll %:
32.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
160.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0155
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
5
Citations:
43
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Avantara Norton
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
SD 57105
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
KLINKHAMMER, JEREMY
CCN:
435039
Occupancy:
91.5%
Home Revenue:
$16,589,769.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,749,956.00
Payroll %:
22.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
94.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5336
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
7
Citations:
75
Severe Citations:
18
RN share vs State Avg:
+34%
+34%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Dow Rummel Village
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Sioux Falls
Bed Count:
50
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HAHN, CHRISTOPHER
CCN:
435127
Occupancy:
93.7%
Home Revenue:
$21,677,278.00
Payroll Costs:
$11,329,272.00
Payroll %:
52.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
47.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1971
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
7
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%Places of interest near Avantara Norton
2.4 miles from city center — 1.3 miles to nearest hospital (Midwest ENT & Allergy)
3600 South Norton Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
137
Total Staff
106
Employees
31
Contractors
38,413
Total Hours (Quarter)
45
Avg Staff/Day
9.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 9.3 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 10.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 9.8 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
114 staff
9.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9.2%
of total hours from contractors
3,539 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Licensed Practical Nurse: 9
Registered Nurse: 10
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 56 | 1 | 57 | 19,036 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 9 | 21 | 5,118 | 91 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 10 | 20 | 3,631 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,264 | 91 | 100% | 11.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,297 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,228 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 968 | 73 | 80% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 776 | 76 | 84% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 762 | 65 | 71% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 467 | 59 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 464 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 423 | 60 | 66% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 8 | 9% | 5.4 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
75
Citations per inspection
4.17
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
41 of 75 citations resulted from standard inspections; 30 of 75 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 75 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
2
2
567% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
16
16
789% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.8
2 critical citations
16 serious citations
57 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Nov 14, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 10, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Jul 10, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 10, 2025
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Legacy Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
94
Total Residents
Medicare
21
(22.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
54
(57.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
19
(20.2%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
15.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.9
32% 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.
28.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.8
20% 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
31.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
31.0%
39% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 22.3%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
31.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
31.9%
40% 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
23.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.4%
12% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 26.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
69% 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
10.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.7%
138% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 4.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.2%
50% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 3.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.4%
19% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 5.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.3%
128% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 4.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.2%
38% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 24.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.3%
6% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 95.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
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
72.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
72.8%
14% worse 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%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
70.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
70.0%
10% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 78.2%
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
$225K
463% higher than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: $40K
Number of fines
7
245% 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
$225K
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.
Mar 5, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 5, 2025
$79K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 26, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 26, 2024
$19K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 17, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 17, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 20, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 20, 2024
$12K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Avantara Norton based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
91.5%
↑ 21.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$588,220
↑ ~$588K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,364,762
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-3.6%
↑ 5.1pp vs 2022
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