Inspection Reports for
Avantara Redfield
1015 Third Street East, Redfield, SD, 57469
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
5.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
61% worse than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 3.3 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
84% occupied
Based on a December 2024 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Apr 15, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with food safety standards, specifically monitoring and documentation of resident food temperatures during meal preparation and service.
Findings
The provider failed to ensure that food temperatures were consistently monitored and documented according to policy. Documentation was missing for many meals in March and April 2025 despite staff instructions and a new system implemented to improve compliance.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0812: The provider failed to follow food safety standard practices to ensure resident food temperatures were monitored and recorded for all meals in one kitchen. Documentation was missing for 23 of 31 days in March 2025 and for several days in April 2025.
Report Facts
Days without food temperature documentation: 23
Days without food temperature documentation: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cook C | Observed checking food temperatures for the evening meal. | |
| Dietary Manager B | Interviewed regarding food temperature documentation issues and new system implementation. | |
| Administrator A | Interviewed regarding expectations and acknowledgment of documentation issues. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Mar 17, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a facility-reported incident involving a resident who was served a food item containing a documented allergy, resulting in an allergic reaction and emergency department evaluation.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related based on a facility-reported incident involving a resident served a food item with a documented allergy. The complaint was substantiated as the resident experienced an allergic reaction requiring emergency care.
Findings
The provider failed to ensure the safety of a resident by serving a food item containing strawberries despite a documented allergy. Corrective actions included staff education, audits, and policy reinforcement, leading to the non-compliance being considered past.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0806: The facility failed to ensure each resident received food accommodating allergies, resulting in one resident being served cake containing strawberries, causing an allergic reaction requiring emergency treatment.
Report Facts
Medication dosage: 50
Medication dosage: 40
Assessment score: 3
Audit frequency: 4
Audit frequency: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C | Recognized the allergic reaction issue and administered treatment | |
| Cook D | Failed to use meal tray tickets and was suspended then reinstated after education | |
| Guest Services Aide F | Interviewed regarding resident food allergies and signs of allergic reactions | |
| Cook E | Interviewed regarding resident food allergies and meal tray tickets | |
| Administrator A | Reviewed video footage and participated in interviews regarding the incident | |
| Director of Nursing (DON) B | Interviewed regarding resident food allergies and policy |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 49
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Dec 5, 2024
Visit Reason
Routine inspection to assess compliance with health and safety regulations, including environment cleanliness, respiratory care, food safety, and equipment maintenance.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain a clean and homelike environment, ensure safe respiratory care, and uphold food safety standards. Several kitchen equipment items were not in safe working condition, and multiple hygiene and sanitation deficiencies were observed.
Deficiencies (4)
F 0584: The provider failed to maintain a clean and homelike environment for 5 of 49 sampled residents and in the main dining room, including wet floors, peeling caulking, malfunctioning faucets, exposed drywall, and damaged doors.
F 0695: The provider failed to ensure safe respiratory care for one resident by not replacing the foam filter on the oxygen concentrator and lacking current physician's orders for oxygen therapy.
F 0812: The provider failed to ensure food safety and sanitation in the kitchen and dining room, including unlabeled and expired food items, unsafe thawing practices, improper glove use, poor hand hygiene, and unclean equipment and surfaces.
F 0908: The provider failed to keep essential kitchen equipment in safe working condition, including non-functioning stove burners and ovens, leaking sinks, grease buildup, and improper drainage from air conditioning.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 49
Residents affected: 5
Oxygen flow rate: 3
Sanitizer level: 200
Food temperature: 166
Food temperature: 203
Food temperature: 186
Food temperature: 182
Food temperature: 187
Food temperature: 205
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| DM C | Dietary Manager | Named in findings related to food safety, kitchen sanitation, and equipment maintenance |
| Cook D | Cook | Named in findings related to food preparation, glove use, and hygiene |
| Cook E | Cook | Named in findings related to thawing practices and kitchen sanitation |
| DON B | Director of Nursing | Named in findings related to oxygen therapy orders and staff education on hygiene |
| RN O | Registered Nurse | Named in findings related to oxygen therapy and resident care |
| RNID M | Registered Nurse In-Service Director | Named in findings related to staff education on hygiene and glove use |
| Maintenance Director G | Maintenance Director | Named in findings related to maintenance and repair of facility equipment |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Aug 28, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following facility-reported incidents involving two residents who eloped or left the facility unsupervised, posing safety risks. The investigation focused on the provider's failure to ensure resident safety and proper supervision to prevent elopement.
Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints regarding two residents who eloped from the facility. The incidents were substantiated based on facility-reported incidents, record reviews, observations, and staff interviews confirming failures in supervision and safety protocols.
Findings
The provider failed to ensure the safety of two residents who eloped and were outside the facility unsupervised for extended periods. Deficiencies included staff not supervising residents properly, failure to reactivate door alarms, and inadequate monitoring of Wanderguard devices. Corrective actions and education were implemented after the incidents.
Deficiencies (2)
F600: The provider failed to protect a resident from abuse and neglect by allowing him to leave the building unsupervised, resulting in the resident being stuck on railroad tracks for over two hours. Corrective actions included supervision while outside, Wanderguard placement, and staff education.
F0689: The provider failed to ensure adequate supervision and accident hazard prevention when a resident eloped through an unalarmed activity door and was outside for over two hours. Staff failed to reactivate the door alarm, and Wanderguard monitoring was inadequate.
Report Facts
Duration resident 1 outside: 2
Duration resident 2 outside: 2.07
BIMS score: 9
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator A | Notified and responded to resident 1's elopement; interviewed regarding Wanderguard placement and door alarm system. | |
| Registered Nurse H | RN | Assisted resident 1 out the front door and failed to notify staff or supervise the resident. |
| Registered Nurse C | RN | Deactivated the door alarm and failed to reactivate it, contributing to resident 2's elopement. |
| Licensed Practical Nurse E | LPN | Observed resident 2 outside and assisted him back inside. |
| Director of Nursing B | DON | Interviewed regarding Wanderguard use and staff documentation failures. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 17, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint regarding failure to ensure wound care treatments were completed and documented per physician orders for a resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that wound care treatments for resident 2 were not consistently completed or documented as ordered. The resident reported missed dressings by night shift nurses. The provider confirmed missed documentation and lack of physician notification. Interviews with staff revealed inconsistent communication and documentation practices. The resident did not refuse care as per staff interviews.
Findings
The provider failed to ensure wound care treatments were completed and documented as ordered for one resident. Documentation gaps and missed treatments were identified, and communication failures regarding missed treatments and physician notification were noted.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0658: The provider failed to ensure wound care treatments were completed per physician orders and documented for one resident. Documentation showed missed treatments and lack of notification to the physician when treatments were not completed.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN D | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed regarding wound care treatment completion and resident care |
| DON B | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding wound care treatment documentation and provider's review of camera recordings |
| RN F | Nurse whose care was refused by resident on 7/7/24 | |
| CNA E | Certified Nursing Assistant | Interviewed regarding resident refusal of care and assistance |
| CNA C | Certified Nursing Assistant | Interviewed regarding documentation and reporting of resident refusal of care |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 40
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 31, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding the lack of a functional whirlpool tub and inadequate showering/bathing for residents.
Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-driven, focusing on allegations that residents were not receiving tub baths due to a non-functional whirlpool tub and that showers were not consistently offered or given. The complaint was substantiated based on observations, interviews, and record reviews.
Findings
The facility failed to provide a functional whirlpool tub for residents who preferred tub baths and did not consistently offer scheduled showers to residents, resulting in some residents going weeks without showers. Multiple residents were observed with greasy, unkempt hair and body odor, and staff documentation of showers was inconsistent.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0600: The facility failed to ensure a functional whirlpool tub was available to all residents who preferred a tub bath. Scheduled showers were only given to 16 of 40 sampled residents, with many residents reporting infrequent showers and some refusing showers not always being properly documented.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 40
Residents given scheduled showers: 16
Refusals and not offered showers: 13
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Director C | Interviewed regarding non-functional whirlpool tub and electrical issues | |
| Regional Director D | Interviewed regarding efforts to find electrician for whirlpool tub repair | |
| Administrator A | Interviewed regarding whirlpool tub issues and shower scheduling | |
| Director of Nursing (DON) B | Interviewed regarding shower refusals, staff responsibilities, and whirlpool tub issues | |
| Infection Control Nurse E | Provided email communications documenting shower refusals and residents not offered showers |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Aug 31, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with health and safety regulations, focusing on environmental conditions and resident care practices at Avantara Redfield nursing home.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment with multiple physical deficiencies such as spider webs, peeling wallpaper, damaged doors, and non-functional equipment. Additionally, the provider failed to ensure all residents received scheduled showers or baths due to a non-functional whirlpool tub and staffing issues.
Deficiencies (2)
F 0584: The facility did not maintain a clean environment, with spider webs on a non-exit door, unused screws in walls, peeling wallpaper, a separated heating register in the dining room, water damage to a handwashing sink, a cracked half-wall in the shower room, doors that were difficult to open, and peeling paint on heating units.
F 0600: The facility failed to provide a functional whirlpool tub for residents preferring tub baths and did not consistently offer scheduled showers to 16 of 40 sampled residents, resulting in residents having greasy, unkempt hair and body odor due to missed or delayed showers.
Report Facts
Residents sampled for shower schedule: 40
Residents not consistently offered showers: 16
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 5
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 6
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 11
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 3
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 8
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 4
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 5
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 1
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 2
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 4
Email records of shower refusals and not offered counts: 13
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 13, 2023
Visit Reason
Annual inspection survey of Avantara Redfield nursing home to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 9
Date: Sep 9, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory standards for nursing home care, including resident care, safety, infection control, and facility maintenance.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to meet individual resident needs such as lack of appropriate bariatric equipment, incomplete advance directive documentation, unclean and cluttered environment with strong urine odors, inadequate care plans addressing resident needs, medication administration errors, insufficient activity programming, pressure ulcer prevention failures, unsanitary kitchen conditions, and lapses in infection prevention and control practices.
Deficiencies (9)
F558: The provider failed to ensure a morbidly obese resident had appropriate bariatric equipment and the ability to get out of bed or leave her room.
F578: The provider failed to document and honor advance directives for three residents, lacking specific code status and resident wishes in care plans and medical records.
F584: The facility failed to maintain a clean, clutter-free, and odor-free environment; multiple resident rooms and hallways had strong urine odors and uncleanable surfaces.
F656: The provider failed to develop and implement care plans addressing individual resident needs including activity preferences, pressure ulcer prevention, and dietary requirements.
F658: Medication administration did not follow professional standards, including delayed IV antibiotic dosing and improper measurement of oral medications.
F679: The provider failed to provide activity programs that met the individual interests and needs of sampled residents, with minimal documentation and limited resident engagement.
F686: The provider failed to prevent and treat a facility-acquired stage 3 pressure ulcer due to lack of repositioning and incomplete care planning.
F812: The kitchen coolers were unclean and unsanitary, and food temperature monitoring practices were inadequate, risking food safety.
F880: The provider failed to implement infection prevention and control measures, including improper use of PPE and lack of appropriate signage for residents on transmission-based precautions.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 17
Rooms with urine odors: 7
Hallways with urine odors: 5
Wood doors with missing finish: 46
One resident weight: 427
Stage 3 pressure ulcer measurements: 4
Stage 3 pressure ulcer measurements: 9
Stage 3 pressure ulcer measurements: 5.5
Stage 3 pressure ulcer measurements: 6.5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN I | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in medication administration error related to IV antibiotic infusion timing |
| MA J | Medication Aide | Named in medication administration error related to oral medication measurement |
| Administrator A | Administrator | Interviewed regarding equipment procurement, advance directives, and activity programming |
| Director of Nursing B | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding care plans, medication administration, infection control, and pressure ulcer care |
| Cook G | Cook | Observed and interviewed regarding improper food temperature monitoring |
| Maintenance Director C | Maintenance Director | Interviewed regarding facility maintenance issues including bathroom wall repair |
| CNA D | Certified Nursing Assistant | Observed failing to use PPE when caring for resident on transmission-based precautions |
| CNA E | Certified Nursing Assistant | Observed failing to use PPE when caring for resident on transmission-based precautions |
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