AExcellent · score 72/100 · #12 of 94 in South Dakota
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
315 North Washington St, Viborg, SD 57070 · 46 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in South Dakota
No health deficiencies at the last standard surveytop 10%
$32,536 in fines in 3 years
Why Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Dakota nursing homes in the same size band (small, 46 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.
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home at a Glance
A
72/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.91 h.
67<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: 0.
97<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
78<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $32,536 fines, 0 denials.
26<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.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Dakota, small facilities · CMS record 435120 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address315 North Washington St, Viborg, SD 57070
Phone6053265161
CountyTurner
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds46
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in South Dakota
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top 10%
1
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- Staffing 5.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in South Dakota
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
1
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- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in South Dakota
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
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