Eagle Butte, SD

Medicine Wheel Village

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $34,825 in total fines with 14 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

24266 Airport Road, Eagle Butte, SD

(605) 964-8155

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

50

Certified beds

Average residents

28

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2019-02-05

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.73

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.80 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.89

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.95

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.61 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.57

All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.62

RN + LPN hours · state 1.28 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.30

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.32 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.54

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.51 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.81

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.10

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.22

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

31%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage Not Available
8.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.5
0.2 pts worse
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.2
1.9
1.7 pts better
1.8
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.2 · Observed 0.2 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.5%
95.4%
2.9 pts worse
93.4%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 76.2% · Q2 95.0% · Q3 96.2% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 92.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.9%
3.1 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.4%
5.1%
0.3 pts worse
3.3%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.4%
4.6%
2.2 pts better
11.4%
9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.1%
5.5%
4.4 pts better
5.4%
4.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.8%
17.8%
7 pts better
19.6%
8.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 15.4% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 10.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.3%
25.1%
13.8 pts better
16.7%
5.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 13.2%
21.3%
8.1 pts better
16.3%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 13.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.7%
21.6%
13.9 pts better
14.9%
7.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 12.0% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 7.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.1%
2.0%
0.9 pts better
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
3.3%
3.3 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.0%
25.8%
8.8 pts better
19.8%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.3% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 22.8% · Q4 16.2% · 4Q avg 17.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.8%
4.6%
0.2 pts worse
5.1%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.0%
83.2%
11.2 pts worse
81.7%
9.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 72.0%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-11-20 · Fire 2025-11-20

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-03 · Fire 2024-10-03

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-08-03 · Fire 2023-08-03

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2025-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-12-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-10-02

C · Minimal harm 2024-10-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-09-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-09-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

L · Immediate jeopardy 2025-11-20

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-12-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2025-12-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-12-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2025-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 drugs.

Corrected 2025-12-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-12-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-12-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-12-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2025-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-12-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-20

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-12-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2024-11-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2024-11-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2024-11-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-11-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-11-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-09-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-03

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-09-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$34,825 2025-11-20

Fine

Fine · fine $34,825

Fine

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