Nursing homes › South Dakota › Avera Eureka Health Care Center
202 J Avenue, Eureka, SD 57437 · (605) 284-2145 · 56 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avera Health, a group operating 13 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 3.7/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $124,104 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.10 (South Dakota median: 3.62). RN hours: 0.80. Weekend total: 2.53. Nursing staff turnover: 32%.
All-time on record: 10 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Health | corrected 2026-07-13 |
| 2026-06-11 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-07-26 |
| 2026-06-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-26 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-10-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-13 | Fine | $12,252 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVERA HEALTH | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2008 |
| BIERNE, KATHLEEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| FAUTH, KRISTEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| FOUBERG, ERIN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| FRANKS, SHANE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2023 |
| GOLZ, HEIDI | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| HEINZ, BLAKE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2024 |
| HERMAN, MICHAEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| JENSEN, PAULA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2023 |
| KERKVLIET, MARIETTA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| MCNEIL, DAVID | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| PANOWICZ, KATHLEEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2011 |
| WOBST, GARRET | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
| BJERKNES, DANIEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2022 |
| LAUTT, JULIE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2020 |
| OSTROWSKI, SUSAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2002 |
| WEBER, CARMEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/26/2004 |
| AVERA HEALTH | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2000 |
| BJERKNES, DANIEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2022 |
| DOVER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/23/2023 |
| OSTROWSKI, SUSAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2002 |
| WEBER, CARMEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/26/2004 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Avera Eureka Health Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 435078), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/avera-eureka-health-care-center-eureka-sd/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 435078. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.