Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
PALISADE HEALTHCARE CENTER
GARRETSON, SD · 55 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 7, 2025
CMS Certification Number 435115 · first certified October 1998
Ownership
Operated by EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed August 31, 2023 (change of ownership)to PALISADE HEALTHCARE from EMPRES AT GARRETSON LLC
Position within SD
8 citations — more than 84% of the 96 certified nursing homes in SD. Compared within SD rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: October 2026 to December 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. Facilities in SD are typically surveyed 14–16 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 152 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
8 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0909 Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in SD, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the SD figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in SD | 3 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 8, 2023 | 2 |
| March 18, 2024 | 6 |
| August 7, 2025 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2024-03-18 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2024-03-18 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-03-08 |
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | 1 | 2024-03-18 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2024-03-18 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2024-03-18 |
| K-0522 | Have an externally vented heating system. | 1 | 2024-03-18 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2023-03-08 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Services Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 18, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Waiver has been granted (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Waiver has been granted (August 15, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 11, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 11, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 11, 2024) |
| K-0522 | Have an externally vented heating system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 11, 2024) |
March 8, 2023 — 2 citations
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.