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Dow Rummel Village
1321 W Dow Rummel St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 · Minnehaha County · (605) 336-1490
50 certified beds, about 46 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2010
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 435127 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 8, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the South Dakota average is 6.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 10 health citations since April 2023, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 5 fines totaling $87,723 in the last three years; the largest was $28,665, and the latest is dated June 10, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.10 hours per resident per day, against 3.79 across South Dakota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.82 of those hours.
31.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Dakota average 48.2%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
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301/26
106/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 10 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
4G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
1D
4E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 10, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) Facility Reported Incident (FRI), record review, interview, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure an environment free of accident hazards and supervision when the staff did not complete hourly safety checks according to the provider's policy and left a resident's bed in an elevated position for one of one sampled resident (1) who was not checked on for four hours and subsequently fell out of bed onto the floor and sustained a laceration to her left hand that was sutured in an emergency room.
January 8, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review the provider failed to ensure the staff followed food safety standards to ensure:*Open perishable food items were discarded once they had surpassed the five-day shelf life according to their policy in one of one walk-in cooler.*Ventilation covers were on a cleaning schedule and maintained to prevent dust and lint buildup from circulating over food preparation and cooking surfaces in one of one main kitchen.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure the staff followed infection prevention standards to prevent the spread of infection. * One of two rooms had mechanical lift slings touching the floor when not in use. * One of four dirty linen rooms had used incontinent brief dispose of improperly. * Six of seven dirty linen and trash can lids on west hall were left open. * One of two nebulizer (a device that converts liquid medication into an inhalable mist) tubing observed lying on the floor in a resident's 5 room. * One of one whirlpool (heated pool in which hot water is continuously circulated) belt was touching the floor when not in use. * Two of four EZ stands (mechanical lift device) were improperly cleaned or disinfected after use. * One of four clean linen rooms had linens stored improperly. Findings Include:1. Observation on 1/6/26 at 9:03 a.m. [...]
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review the provider failed to ensure chemicals were stored safely away from resident' for: *One of one beauty shop.*One of four hopper rooms. *One of four eye-wash rooms.
November 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) Facility-Reported-Incident (FRI), interview, record review, observation, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure one of one resident (1) had not received incorrect medications, which led to the resident vomiting, requesting a transfer and evaluation at the local emergency department, and anxiety related to medication administration.
October 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on the South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) facility-reported incident (FRI) review, interview, observation, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure certified medical assistant (CMA) G and certified nursing assistant (CNA) I followed facility policy to provide individualized care for one of one resident (1) and resulted in the resident having to be transferred to the emergency department. Resident 1 received a large laceration to her right lower leg that required sutures. 1. [...]
August 21, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) facility-reported incident (FRI), observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure resident (1) who had an allergic reaction that required the administration of an antihistamine due to a shellfish allergy was identified by the dietary staff before being served shrimp Alfredo.
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to develop comprehensive care plans to include interventions for documented food allergies and/or intolerance's for four of four sampled residents (1, 2, 3, 4,) which included one who had been served shrimp [NAME] and developed an allergic reaction.
August 15, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reports (CASPER) reporting data review, interview, and job description review, the provider failed to ensure their Payroll Based Journal (PBJ), (information of the provider's daily staffing hours for the appropriate care of the residents) had been complete and the data had been submitted to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for one of two quarters in 2024.
April 26, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure: *Refrigerators, and freezer temperatures were monitored and documented for one of one main kitchen. *Food temperatures were monitored and documented prior to meal service.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 1 on January 8, 2026, 2 on August 15, 2024, 2 on April 26, 2023.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | Fine | $16,350 |
| January 8, 2026 | Fine | $28,665 |
| October 30, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| October 30, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| August 15, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.10 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.82 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.24 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.57 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.72 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 31.5% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 36.4% | 34.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.54 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.45 on weekdays and 4.24 on weekends, 22% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.09 in April to June 2025 to 5.10 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.10 | 0.82 | 5.45 | 4.24 | 3.8% | 0 of 90 | 46 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.59 | 0.95 | 6.00 | 4.55 | 3.6% | 0 of 92 | 44 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.06 | 0.86 | 5.33 | 4.38 | 3.6% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.09 | 0.96 | 5.47 | 4.15 | 5.0% | 0 of 91 | 47 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| South Dakota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.79 | 3.97 | 3.25 | 9.1% | 1.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.6 | 21.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 28.9 | 19.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.9 | 24.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.0 | 19.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.6 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: DOW RUMMEL VILLAGE.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garry, Rich | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2009 | |
| Hodgson, Alan | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2009 | |
| Jamison, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Lenker, William | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Noordermeer, Tamara | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Swedeen, Holly | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Kaufman, Kevin | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/16/2006 | |
| Von Rosendale, Darla | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2004 | |
| Hahn, Christopher | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/04/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 8, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 10, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 8, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 8, 2026: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Bethany Home Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, 2.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor Sioux Falls, 2.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Avantara Norton Sioux Falls, 3.3 mi · not rated · 75 citations
- Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village Sioux Falls, 4.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- Avera Prince of Peace Sioux Falls, 5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Bethany Home - Brandon Brandon, 10.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Palisade Healthcare Center Garretson, 16.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 29 citations
South Dakota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in South Dakota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: South Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Human Services. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: South Dakota Department of Health Nursing Facility Reports, where South Dakota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Dow Rummel Village's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Dow Rummel Village 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Dow Rummel Village get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 8, 2026. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
- Has Dow Rummel Village been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $87,723 in the last three years.
- Does Dow Rummel Village accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Dow Rummel Village?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers. Legal business name: DOW RUMMEL VILLAGE.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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