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WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER

Grade C 71/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

60

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$40,349

Last Survey

N/A

1311 VANDER HORCK ST, BRITTON, SD 57430
6054482251

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.68h
LPN
0.30h
CNA
2.26h
Total
3.24h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS (SD) LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2023

100%

CH PACIFIC NORTHWEST HOLDINGS LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2023

PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2023

WITZCORP GLOBAL LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2023

HERZKA, YISROEL

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2023

YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2023

COUVE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

COUVE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

PACIFIC NORTHWEST OPCO MANAGEMENT LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

SOUTH DAKOTA SNF CONSULTING LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

WHEATCREST HILLS SNF OPERATIONS, LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

HOLLAND, AUTUMN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

LOWE, LEONOR

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

MUNDT, ADA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

PERLMAN, HAROLD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

PURINTUN, SCOTT

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

SPIELMAN, SHIMON

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

SPIELMAN, SHIMON

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 2023

YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 2023

Penalties & Fines (3)

$40,349total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Oct 30, 2024Fine$16,675
Jul 10, 2024Fine$8,031
Jul 10, 2024Fine$15,643

Health Inspection Deficiencies (14)

December 4, 2025Health4 deficiencies1 severe
0686GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2025
0700DMinimal harm, Isolated

Try 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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2025
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2025
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2025
June 18, 2025Health1 deficiency
0688EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 11, 2025
October 30, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 22, 2024
July 10, 2024Health5 deficiencies1 severe
0684GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 26, 2024
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 26, 2024
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 26, 2024
0806EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 26, 2024
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 26, 2024
March 28, 2024Health1 deficiency
0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2024
October 17, 2023Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 4, 2023
July 19, 2023Health1 deficiency
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 15, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER?

WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER in BRITTON, South Dakota has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 70.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER?

WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER have?

WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER has 14 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER been fined?

Yes. WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER has $40,349 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.

How many beds does WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER have?

WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER has 60 certified beds with approximately 44 current residents (73% occupancy). The facility is located at 1311 VANDER HORCK ST, BRITTON, South Dakota 57430. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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