Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-04 · Fire 2025-12-04
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Britton, SD
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $115,557 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies
1311 Vander Horck St, Britton, SD
(605) 448-2251
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
45
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Evergreen Healthcare Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.57
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.25
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.91
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.39
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
41%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.5
0.9 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
1.9
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
95.4%
4.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 9.2% |
5.1%
4.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.7% |
4.6%
1.9 pts better
|
11.4%
8.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
5.5%
5.5 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 24.8% |
17.8%
7 pts worse
|
19.6%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.4% |
25.1%
0.7 pts better
|
16.7%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.0% |
21.3%
6.3 pts better
|
16.3%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.8% |
21.6%
9.8 pts better
|
14.9%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
2.0%
2 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.9% |
25.8%
0.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
4.6%
4.6 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.9% |
83.2%
3.7 pts better
|
81.7%
5.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.1% |
11.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 6.1% |
1.7%
4.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
4.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.2% |
78.2%
17 pts better
|
79.7%
15.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 10.8% |
21.5%
10.7 pts better
|
23.9%
13.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-10 · Fire 2024-07-10
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-07-19 · Fire 2023-07-19
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
K200 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-08-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-19
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-12-04
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
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 2025-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
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 2025-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-07-11
G · Actual harm
2024-10-30
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-22
G · Actual harm
2024-07-10
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-08-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
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 2024-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-17
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-19
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 2023-08-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$83,545
2025-12-04
Fine
Fine · fine $83,545
Fine
$8,338
2024-10-30
Fine
Fine · fine $8,338
Fine
$8,031
2024-07-10
Fine
Fine · fine $8,031
Fine
$15,643
2024-07-10
Fine
Fine · fine $15,643
Fine
Ownership
Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings (Sd) LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Couve Financial Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Herzka, Yisroel
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Holland, Autumn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lowe, Leonor
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mundt, Ada
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Perlman, Harold
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Purintun, Scott
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
South Dakota SNF Consulting LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Spielman, Shimon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Spielman, Shimon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wheatcrest Hills SNF Operations, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Witzcorp Global LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Yenowitz, Yitzchok
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Yenowitz, Yitzchok
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Yenowitz, Yitzchok
Corporate Officer · Individual
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