All citations for Avera Granite Falls Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 10, 2025

Showing 1 to 7 of 7 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 10, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 6, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.