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01
The Essentials
Summary
Across 4 inspections from January 2024 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 26 findings at Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home; 26 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 5 enforcement actions in the window.
Inspections
4
2024–2026, standard and complaint
Findings
26
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
26
Of 26 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
5
5 fines; payment not published
Findings by Year
Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
Findings by year
Year
Inspections
Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2024
2
5
2
2025
1
15
0
2026
1
6
0
What the Record Shows
26 of 26 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 5 enforcement actions in the window: 5 fines totaling $25,263, their payment not published.
2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, August 13, 2026, recorded 6 findings (most serious: Level E).
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
2026
Standard health inspection
6 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 27, 2026
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 27, 2026
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 27, 2026
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 27, 2026
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 27, 2026
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 27, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2025
Standard health inspection
15 findings
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyLevel FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 22, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2024
Complaint investigation
2 findings
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Oct 8, 2024
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level GActual harmCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2024
Standard health inspection
3 findings
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 23, 2024
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 23, 2024
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $3,667 imposed December 11, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey, and no survey before the penalty date is in this release; listed with the earliest, January 4, 2024.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $344 imposed January 2, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey, and no survey before the penalty date is in this release; listed with the earliest, January 4, 2024.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $4,893 imposed January 8, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 4, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $4,893 imposed February 6, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 4, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $11,466 imposed September 11, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 4, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
03
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
1
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F812 in May 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24242526F812 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
04
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
01
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
02
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
03
What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?
An $11,466 civil money penalty was imposed September 11, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds five enforcement actions in the window.
05
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the South Dakota state survey agency.
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
South Dakota state survey agency
Inspection Jan 4, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
South Dakota state survey agency
Inspection Sep 11, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
South Dakota state survey agency
Inspection May 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
South Dakota state survey agency
Inspection Aug 13, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before January 2024 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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