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 6 of 6 citations

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 17, 2022).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke 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

    Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0226, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2024).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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.