ElderGrade
B

78/100

Above average

Tieszen Memorial Home

312 East State St, Marion, SD 57043

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 3 in Turner County (605) 648-3611
Certified beds
64
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

24/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.58 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.76 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 50% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.47 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.76 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.01 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 50.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: December 19, 2024 (1 year ago).

E Dec 19, 2024 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 19, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 19, 2024 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 19, 2024 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 23, 2023 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 26, 2022 F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 26, 2022 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BERENS, RAVILA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GALL, DEANNA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JOHNSON, PAUL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JONES, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LUKE, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PATTEN, ERIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
TIESZEN, ERIC Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BERENS, RAVILA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JOHNSON, PAUL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LUKE, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
AVEL ECARE MEDICAL GROUP, PC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
REES, JOSEPH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Tieszen Memorial Home

What is the ElderGrade for Tieszen Memorial Home? +

Tieszen Memorial Home holds an ElderGrade of B (78 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Tieszen Memorial Home? +

Residents receive an average of 3.47 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Tieszen Memorial Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 7 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Tieszen Memorial Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Tieszen Memorial Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.