DBelow average · score 31/100 · #80 of 94 in South Dakota
Avantara Norton
3600 South Norton Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 · 110 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in South Dakota
21 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 232)bottom quarter
$215,483 in fines in 3 years
Why Avantara Norton is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Dakota nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 110 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Avantara Norton at a Glance
D
31/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.86 h.
73<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 232.
5<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use.
–Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $215,483 fines, 0 denials.
2<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
–Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Dakota, medium facilities · CMS record 435039 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address3600 South Norton Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone6053389891
CountyMinnehaha
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds110
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityYes — CMS oversight programme
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Bethany Home Sioux Falls - Sioux Falls, SD · 52 beds
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
2
Avera Prince Of Peace - Sioux Falls, SD · 126 beds
- Staffing 5.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in South Dakota
- 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 68) — below median
3
Dow Rummel Village - Sioux Falls, SD · 50 beds
- Staffing 5.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in South Dakota
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84) — bottom quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.