Quick answers
- Where is Sanford Chamberlain Care Center?
- 300 S Byron Blvd, Chamberlain, SD 57325, in Brule County, South Dakota.
- What is the phone number of Sanford Chamberlain Care Center?
- (605) 234-6518, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Sanford Chamberlain Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Sanford Chamberlain Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 4 fines totaling $124,961.
- What did inspectors find at Sanford Chamberlain Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (July 11, 2024 to July 16, 2026), Medicare lists 27 health citations; the most serious was level J. 8 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 (July 11, 2024 to July 16, 2026), Sanford Chamberlain Care Center had 27 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 8 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $124,961 in total (4 fines, the latest on June 12, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.97 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: July 16, 2026 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 16, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 16, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0710 Level D
“Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
Previous cycle: August 14, 2025 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 31, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 27, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 9, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 12, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 14, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0692 Level G
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0699 Level G
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
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.”
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 D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: July 11, 2024 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 11, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 11, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 3 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
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)
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0712 Level C
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level C
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0363 Level B
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $124,961 (4 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $43,095 |
| December 27, 2024 | Fine | $49,982 |
| October 31, 2024 | Fine | $22,465 |
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $9,419 |
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 | 0.75 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.75 | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.97 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.48 | 3.28 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.33 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 52.0% | 48.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 37.5% | 37.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 40 |
| Takes part in | Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1983-02-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 300 S Byron Blvd, Chamberlain, SD 57325 |
| County | Brule County |
| State | South Dakota |
| Phone | (605) 234‑6518 |
| CMS Certification Number | 43A073 |
| Name in Medicare records | SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN 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.
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center0.2 mi · Chamberlain, SD · Critical Access Hospital
- Avera Gregory Hospital31 mi · Gregory, SD · Critical Access Hospital
- Platte Health Center37 mi · Platte, 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