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 (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Avantara Redfield is a nursing home in Redfield, South Dakota, offering specialized rehabilitation services including post-surgical care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized programs for stroke recovery, cardiac care, and wound management. This community focuses on high-acuity therapeutic recovery and extended physical care, under the leadership of dministered by Diane Forgey. Currently, the community is operating at a 66% occupancy rate, which translates into ready admission availability and minimal wait times for families in Spink County navigating sudden healthcare transitions.
The community has recorded 20 health citations over the past seven years, which is above the state average. Findings from 2024 through April 2025 include nutrition management and routine environmental standards during evaluations, which were systematically corrected under approved operational plans.
Furthermore, the community holds a 2-star overall CMS rating. While daily direct nursing hours track below the state benchmark at 2 hours and 54 minutes per resident daily, the community maintains a strong clinical safety profile with zero critical citations over recent inspection windows. Its specialized oncology recovery and on-site hospice partnerships further allow residents to age in place comfortably as their healthcare needs evolve.
For families in the Redfield area seeking a therapy-focused environment with high availability, Avantara Redfield provides a practical choice. Families are encouraged to tour the therapy wings in person, meet the clinical staff, and review current nursing schedules to ensure the community’s tailored support frameworks align precisely with their loved one’s recovery goals.
Avantara Redfield is administered by Diane Forgey.
In South Dakota, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure is the state agency responsible for conducting unannounced surveys and monitoring facility quality.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | SD Average | vs. SD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 21 | 19 | This facility has 11% more total deficiencies than a typical South Dakota assisted living residence (21 vs. SD avg 19).↑ 11% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 5.3 | 4.8 | This facility has 10% more deficiencies per year than a typical South Dakota assisted living residence (5.3 vs. SD avg 4.8).↑ 10% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.6 | 3.2 | This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical South Dakota assisted living residence (2.6 vs. SD avg 3.2).↓ 19% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | SD Average | vs. SD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 8 | 6 | This facility has 33% more total inspections than a typical South Dakota assisted living residence (8 vs. SD avg 6).↑ 33% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,360 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 12 | 38 | 8,370 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2,032 | 90 | 98% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1,321 | 91 | 99% | 10.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 930 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 810 | 72 | 78% | 6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 1 | 5 | 706 | 69 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 539 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 522 | 67 | 73% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 491 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 86 | 36 | 39% | 2.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 71 | 39 | 42% | 1.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 23 | 25% | 2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 26 | 28% | 1.8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
19% of new residents, often for short stays.
28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Avantara Redfield from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Redfield's city center to Avantara Redfield's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
| Avantara Redfield | NH HC | Redfield | - | 58 | - | 58 | - |
| Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community | NH AL HC IL | Aberdeen | - | 81 | - | 31 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Avera Maryhouse | NH AL HC | Pierre | - | 67 | - | 60 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Fountain Springs Healthcare Center | NH AL IL | Rapid City | - | 10 | - | 16 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Bethesda Home of Aberdeen | NH AL HC NC RC | Aberdeen (Melrose Addition) | - | 86 | - | 12 | - |
Avantara Redfield has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to SD state health department records, Avantara Redfield's license number is 10671.
According to SD state health department records, Avantara Redfield's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Avantara Redfield's occupancy is 66%.
Avantara Redfield is registered as a for-profit in SD.
Diane Forgey is the administrator of Avantara Redfield.
Avantara Redfield has 58 beds.
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