Quick answers
- Where is Tekakwitha Living Center?
- 6 E Chestnut, Sisseton, SD 57262, in Roberts County, South Dakota.
- What is the phone number of Tekakwitha Living Center?
- (605) 698-7693, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Tekakwitha Living Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Tekakwitha Living Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 3 fines totaling $37,079.
- What did inspectors find at Tekakwitha Living Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (June 1, 2023 to July 29, 2026), Medicare lists 31 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 (June 1, 2023 to July 29, 2026), Tekakwitha Living Center had 31 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 $37,079 in total (3 fines, the latest on July 18, 2024). Nurse staffing is 2.86 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: January 22, 2026 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 22, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 29, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 13 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0576 Level E
“Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.”
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.”
F0882 Level E
“Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0801 Level D
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
Previous cycle: July 18, 2024 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 18, 2024 (standard health inspection); June 18, 2025 (complaint investigation).
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
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 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0882 Level F
“Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0625 Level D
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
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.”
Earlier cycle: June 1, 2023 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 1, 2023 (standard health inspection); January 10, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0803 Level F
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0802 Level F
“Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”
F0803 Level F
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0758 Level 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.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
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 (13)
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
E0004 Level D
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0233 Level C
“Install resident room doors of proper design and width.”
K0251 Level C
“Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0233 Level C
“Install resident room doors of proper design and width.”
K0251 Level C
“Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.”
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.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0233 Level C
“Install resident room doors of proper design and width.”
K0251 Level C
“Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $37,079 (3 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $30,729 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
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 | 0.66 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.68 | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.86 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.38 | 3.28 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.52 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Tekakwitha Nursing Center Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coteau Des Prairies Hospital | Direct owner | 100% | January 1, 2016 |
| Coteau Des Prairies Hospital | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2016 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 40.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Tekakwitha Nursing Center Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1988-10-07 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 6 E Chestnut, Sisseton, SD 57262 |
| County | Roberts County |
| State | South Dakota |
| Phone | (605) 698‑7693 |
| CMS Certification Number | 435038 |
| Name in Medicare records | TEKAKWITHA LIVING 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).
- Browns Valley Health Center12 mi · Browns Valley, MN · 3 of 5 stars
- Wilmot Care Center Inc20 mi · Wilmot, SD · 1 of 5 stars
- Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home24 mi · Roslyn, SD · 2 of 5 stars
- Traverse Care Center28 mi · Wheaton, MN · 4 of 5 stars
- St Gerard's Community of Care29 mi · Hankinson, ND · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System0.6 mi · Sisseton, SD · Critical Access Hospital
- Sanford Wheaton Medical Center28 mi · Wheaton, MN · Critical Access Hospital
- Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital31 mi · Graceville, MN · 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