Nursing homes › South Dakota › Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center
1311 Vander Horck St, Britton, SD 57430 · 6054482251 · 60 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Evergreen Healthcare Group, a group operating 44 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 10 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,156,851 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.69 (South Dakota median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.64. Weekend total: 2.42. Nursing staff turnover: 32%.
All-time on record: 14 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-06-18 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2024-10-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-07-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-07-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-07-10 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-07-10 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-07-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-03-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-14 |
| 2023-10-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-07-19 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Fine | $5,541 |
| 2024-10-30 | Fine | $8,338 |
| 2024-07-10 | Fine | $8,031 |
| 2024-07-10 | Fine | $15,643 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS (SD) LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 08/31/2023 |
| HERZKA, YISROEL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| LOWE, LEONOR | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| SPIELMAN, SHIMON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| COUVE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| COUVE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| PACIFIC NORTHWEST OPCO MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| SOUTH DAKOTA SNF CONSULTING LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| WHEATCREST HILLS SNF OPERATIONS, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| HOLLAND, AUTUMN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| LOWE, LEONOR | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| MUNDT, ADA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| PURINTUN, SCOTT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| SPIELMAN, SHIMON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 435105. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.