Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (53% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 11 - 12 months.
Located in Marion, South Dakota, Tieszen Memorial Home is a nursing home in Turner County. Tieszen Memorial Home operates the community, and Laura Wilson serves as administrator. Alongside skilled nursing, it offers assisted living, memory care, and hospice care, giving families a full continuum of care as residents’ needs change.
The 64-bed home is almost full, with occupancy around 93%. Residents stay an average of about 409 days, a figure that shows that most residents stay here for long-term care rather than short rehabilitation stays. The community has been operating for about 1 year. Rehabilitation Services and a Wellness Center support residents’ ongoing health and activity needs. Skilled care and apartment-style housing options are also available.
Total nursing care averages about 4 hours and 33 minutes per resident daily, and it’s a central part of daily life. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term and long-term stays.
The community is in a small, rural part of South Dakota, with a Walk Score of 23. Most errands and outings require driving. Families visiting from outside the area may want to plan transportation before visiting.
Tieszen Memorial Home Inc is administered by Laura Wilson.
State average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
State average 14.8
State average 3.34
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 0.3
State average: 1.8
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
2,018 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 31 | 88 | 12,838 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 9 | 19 | 2,260 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 10 | 15 | 1,617 | 88 | 96% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,297 | 75 | 82% | 6.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,134 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,070 | 67 | 73% | 8.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 63 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 491 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 186 | 44 | 48% | 4.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 28 | 30% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 5 | 5% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 15 | 16% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 3% | 9.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 11 | 12% | 1.7 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
53% of new residents, often for short stays.
27% 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
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Tieszen Memorial Home Inc from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (53% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 11 - 12 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Marion's city center to Tieszen Memorial Home Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Tieszen Memorial Home Inc | NH AL HOS MC SNF | Marion | 64
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64
SD AVG
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92.8%
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92.8%
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4.34
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#19 / 65 | - | 59 | - |
23
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#106 / 158 | Tieszen Memorial Home Inc | $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
$6.7M
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#29 / 63 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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#34 / 63 | 435069 |
Tieszen Memorial Home Inc has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to SD state health department records, Tieszen Memorial Home Inc's license number is 10647.
Tieszen Memorial Home Inc's occupancy is 93%.
Tieszen Memorial Home Inc has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Tieszen Memorial Home Inc has a no-pet policy.
Tieszen Memorial Home Inc is registered as a non-profit in SD.
Laura Wilson is the administrator of Tieszen Memorial Home Inc.
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