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Oakview Terrace
510 E 8th St., Freeman, SD 57029 · Hutchinson County · (605) 925-4000
45 certified beds, about 37 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1998
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 435112 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 26, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the South Dakota average is 6.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 11 health citations since February 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,839 in the last three years; the largest was $10,839, and the latest is dated January 18, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.44 hours per resident per day, against 3.79 across South Dakota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.95 of those hours.
23.4% 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.
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 11 health citations on file.
June 26, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- F Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the provider failed to post the required daily nursing staffing information that included the facility name, total number of staff hours. and the actual hours worked by nursing staff for 33 or 33 random days reviewed in March, April, and June of 2025. 1. Observation on 6/24/25 at 9:39 a.m. of the posted nurse staffing information revealed: *It was posted on a board near the nurses' station. *It did not contain the name of the facility as required. *There were six categories of staff listed on the sheet: RN (registered nurse), LPN (licensed practical nurse), CNA (certified nursing assistant), Medication aide, Restorative aide, and shift totals. *Within each of those categories the number of staff scheduled for the day was listed by shift. *There was one RN listed for each identified shift. *The CNA area under the 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. [...]
- E Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review, the provider failed to complete a baseline care plan and provide a written summary of the baseline care plan to the resident or their representative for seven of seven recently admitted sampled residents (11, 14, 17, 37, 38, 40 and 195) within 48 hours of their admission to the facility.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure infection control practices were followed for: *The storage and handling of a catheter urine drainage bag for one of one sampled resident (11) with a catheter. *The cleaning and disinfecting of shared resident lift equipment by three of three observed certified nursing assistants (CNAs) (L, M, and T)
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure a Minimum Data Set (MDS) discharge tracking record assessment was completed within the required timeframe for one of one sampled resident (12) after her death in the facility.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the provider failed to ensure one of one resident (7) who received an injectable diabetic medication had that medication coded accurately on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment. 1. Interview on 6/24/25 at 2:45 p.m. with resident 7 revealed: *She had diabetes (a group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood). *She received an injectable medication weekly to treat her diabetes. *Her blood sugars were monitored by staff. 2. Review of resident 7's electronic medical record (EMR) revealed: *She was admitted on [DATE]. *She had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) assessment score of 15, which indicated she was cognitively intact. *She had a diagnosis of diabetes. *Her blood sugars were monitored weekly by staff. [...]
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wrote7. On 6/26/25 at 11:15 a.m., a request was made to DON B for the Northview and Southview refrigerator temperature logs for April, May, and June 2025. The logs for May 2025 were unavailable for review. 8. Review of the Southview Refrigerator/Freezer Temperature Forms revealed: *REPORT ALL OUT OF RANGE TEMPS [temperatures] TO THE DIETARY MANAGER AT TIME NOTED. *The refrigerator range was listed as 35-40 F, and the freezer range was 0 OR LESS. *In April 2025: -There were 15 days with no refrigerator or freezer AM temperatures recorded. -There were no PM temperatures recorded. -The form indicated the refrigerator was out of the range six days. *In June 2025: -There were 14 days with no refrigerator or freezer AM temperature recorded. -There were no PM temperatures recorded. -On 6/3/25, the refrigerator was out of the range indicated on the form. [...]
- E 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) review, observation, record review, interview, and policy review, the provider failed to follow resident's care plans to: *Provide adequate supervision for one of one sampled resident (40) who was left unsupervised in the whirlpool tub by two certified nursing assistants (CNA) (K and Q). *Provide adequate assistance by one of one CNA (S) for one of one sampled resident (38) who fell and sustained an injury and pain that required evaluation at the emergency room. Findings Include: 1. Review of the provider's 4/29/25 SD DOH FRI revealed: *On 4/28/25 at 4:15 p.m., CNAs O and P heard [resident 40] yell Hello from the [whirlpool] tub room, and went into [the whirlpool] tub room and noted [resident 40] sitting in the whirlpool [tub] without any staff member present. [...]
January 18, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- 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) event report review, medical record review, physical therapy evaluation review, care plan review, interview, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure one of one certified nursing assistant (CNA) (I) had followed one of one sampled resident's (7) care plan for using two staff persons to transfer resident 7 using a [NAME] Plus stand lift, resulting in a fall and a fractured hip.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure staff interactions and services were provided in a manner that maintained a sense of dignity and respect for residents' that required assistance during one of two observed resident meal services.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure one of one sampled resident (27) was dressed in a Onesie (one-piece close-fitting garment with an opening in the back) restraint to prevent her from removing her clothing had the following: *Approval of the use of the Onesie restraint from resident 27's guardian. *An assessment to ensure the Onesie restraint was not used for staff convenience. *A physician's order for the use of the restraint. *Used the least restrictive restraint for the least amount of time. *Documented the use of the restraint in the care plan. *A routine re-evaluation to ensure the Onesie was appropriate and necessary.
February 15, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure: *Ongoing and timely skin assessments were conducted and documented by licensed nurses prior to the development of pressure ulcers for three of three sampled residents (9, 28, and 33) who had been identified as at risk for pressure ulcers. *Complete and accurate ongoing documentation of identified pressure ulcers for three of three sampled residents (9, 28, and 33) who developed pressure ulcers. Documentation to reflect: -Location and staging. -Size, depth, and presence, location and extent of any undermining g or tunneling. -Exudate, if present. -Pain, if present. -Wound bed, color and type of tissue/character, including evidence of healing. -Description of wound edges and surrounding tissues as appropriate.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2024 | Fine | $10,839 |
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) | 4.44 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.95 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.04 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.49 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 23.4% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 34.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.02 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 4.61 on weekdays and 4.04 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.05 in April to June 2025 to 4.44 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 | 4.44 | 0.95 | 4.61 | 4.04 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 37 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.57 | 0.96 | 4.73 | 4.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 35 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.14 | 0.86 | 4.33 | 3.65 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 41 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.05 | 0.86 | 4.25 | 3.56 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 42 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for South Dakota
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.65 | $17.71 to $21.12 | 6,860 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $25.36 | $23.88 to $29.47 | 2,050 |
| Registered nurses | $37.53 | $31.29 to $40.52 | 14,710 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 12.4 | 21.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 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 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.6 | 19.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.7 | 24.6 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FREEMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Regional Health Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/1971 |
| Aanenson, Jason | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2004 | |
| Becker, Cameron | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2014 | |
| Fuhrman, Steve | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2008 | |
| Julson, James | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2005 | |
| Mutchelknaus, Cynthia | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2014 | |
| Schmeichel, Steve | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Uecker, Lori | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2007 | |
| Vetch, Shane | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Husher, Phillip | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/30/2017 | |
| Unruh, Courtney | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/14/2015 | |
| Freeman Regional Health Services | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/1971 | |
| Hafiz, Shakil | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Unruh, Courtney | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/14/2015 | |
| Freeman Regional Health Services | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/1971 | |
| Hafiz, Shakil | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Unruh, Courtney | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/14/2015 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "Post nurse staffing information every day."
- 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 June 26, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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- Good Samaritan Society Canistota Canistota, 18.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Good Samaritan Society Scotland Scotland, 19.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home Viborg, 21.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
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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 Oakview Terrace's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Oakview Terrace 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Oakview Terrace get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 26, 2025. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
- Has Oakview Terrace been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,839 in the last three years.
- Does Oakview Terrace 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 Oakview Terrace?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers. Legal business name: FREEMAN REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES.
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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