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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home has been cited for a total of 15 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In South Dakota, the average facility has **22.66 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2025-02-21
Correction Date: 2025-03-14
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: J

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey Date: 2023-10-31
Correction Date: 2023-11-22
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: J

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

Survey Date: 2023-10-31
Correction Date: 2023-11-22
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey Date: 2020-02-27
Correction Date: 2020-04-17
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2020-02-27
Correction Date: 2020-04-17
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2020-02-27
Correction Date: 2020-04-17
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey Date: 2020-02-27
Correction Date: 2020-04-17
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2020-02-27
Correction Date: 2020-04-17
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2020-02-27
Correction Date: 2020-04-17
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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.

Survey Date: 2020-02-27
Correction Date: 2020-04-17
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2019-01-09
Correction Date: 2019-02-28
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey Date: 2019-01-09
Correction Date: 2019-02-28
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey Date: 2019-01-09
Correction Date: 2019-02-28
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey Date: 2019-01-09
Correction Date: 2019-02-28
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2019-01-09
Correction Date: 2019-02-28
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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