Quick answers
- Where is Diamond Care Center?
- 901 N Main Ave, Bridgewater, SD 57319, in Mc Cook County, South Dakota.
- What is the phone number of Diamond Care Center?
- (605) 729-2525, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Diamond Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Diamond Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $69,512.
- What did inspectors find at Diamond Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 18, 2023 to September 11, 2025), Medicare lists 25 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 18, 2023 to September 11, 2025), Diamond Care Center had 25 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $69,512 in total (2 fines, the latest on June 21, 2024). Nurse staffing is 2.70 hours per resident per day; the South Dakota average is 3.86 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: September 11, 2025 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 11, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0725 Level F
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0727 Level F
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0813 Level E
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0578 Level D
“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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: June 21, 2024 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 21, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0727 Level F
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
F0848 Level F
“Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.”
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0700 Level D
“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.”
Earlier cycle: May 18, 2023 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: May 18, 2023 (standard health inspection); June 21, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0582 Level E
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (4)
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $69,512 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2024 | Fine | $63,814 |
| February 6, 2024 | Fine | $5,698 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | South Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.27 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.87 | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.70 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.54 | 3.28 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.05 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 59.3% | 48.6% | 45.3% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 4 nursing homes: Lifespark.
Legal business name: Bridgewater Nursing Home Corporation.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Professionals Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | October 1, 2019 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 36 |
| Average residents per day | 33.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Lifespark |
| Legal business name | Bridgewater Nursing Home Corporation |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1998-07-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 901 N Main Ave, Bridgewater, SD 57319 |
| County | Mc Cook County |
| State | South Dakota |
| Phone | (605) 729‑2525 |
| CMS Certification Number | 435114 |
| Name in Medicare records | DIAMOND CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Good Samaritan Society Canistota11 mi · Canistota, SD · 2 of 5 stars
- Oakview Terrace15 mi · Freeman, SD · 5 of 5 stars
- Tieszen Memorial Home15 mi · Marion, SD · 4 of 5 stars
- Menno-Olivet Care Center22 mi · Menno, SD · 5 of 5 stars
- Avera Bormann Manor27 mi · Parkston, SD · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Freeman Medical Center - CAH15 mi · Freeman, SD · Critical Access Hospital
- Avera St Benedict Health Center - CAH27 mi · Parkston, SD · Critical Access Hospital
- Avera Queen of Peace28 mi · Mitchell, SD · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13