ElderGrade
B

78/100

Above average

Weskota Manor Inc

608 1St Street Ne, Wessington Springs, SD 57382

CMS 4/5 stars (605) 539-1621
Certified beds
40
Occupancy
78%
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 30/30 Staffing 17/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

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

Staffing

17/30

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

  • 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.1 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 38% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

  • 3 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 3.40 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.10 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 37.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: January 15, 2026 (7 months ago).

E Jan 15, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 15, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 15, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 14, 2024 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

E Aug 14, 2024 F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 14, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BENDER, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BERGELEEN, DARLENE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DEAN, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JUNGEMANN, STEPHANIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MOHLING, CORY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ARNOTT, GAIL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BERGELEEN, BRIAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DEINES, JAMES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HORIZON HEALTH CARE INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LIM, LANCE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VONEYE, NIKKI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HORIZON HEALTH CARE INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Weskota Manor Inc

What is the ElderGrade for Weskota Manor Inc? +

Weskota Manor Inc 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 Weskota Manor Inc? +

Residents receive an average of 3.40 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Weskota Manor Inc been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 6 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Weskota Manor Inc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Weskota Manor Inc 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.