Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
White River Health Care Center
WHITE RIVER, SD · 52 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 27, 2025
CMS Certification Number 43A089 · first certified May 1990
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within SD
9 citations — more than 88% 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 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (June 2026 to July 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten SD facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2025. Facilities in SD are typically surveyed 15–16 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 136 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 three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 9 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
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 | 9 |
| Median facility in SD | 3 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 8, 2022 | 4 |
| December 13, 2023 | 2 |
| March 27, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2022-12-08 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2022-12-08 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-03-27 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2023-12-13 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2022-12-08 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-03-27 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2023-12-13 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2022-12-08 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 27, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (April 11, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (April 11, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (April 11, 2025) |
December 13, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 12, 2023) |
December 8, 2022 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2022) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Waiver has been granted (June 6, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.