Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-05-07 | 4 | 2026-05-07 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-12 | 28 | 2025-03-12 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-12-06 | 5 | 2023-12-06 | 7 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
405 6Th Avenue West · Lemmon, SD 57638 · Perkins County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-05-07 | 4 | 2026-05-07 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-12 | 28 | 2025-03-12 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-12-06 | 5 | 2023-12-06 | 7 |
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Correction field: No revisit needed · 2026-05-07Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: No revisit needed · 2026-05-07Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaintRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaintEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27 · complaintProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-02 · complaintEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-02 · complaintEnsure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-02 · complaintGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-26Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-26Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-26Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-26Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-26Try 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-08Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-26Have 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-26Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-26Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-27Implement 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-26Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-12 | Fine | $20,703 | 0 |
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.