
Quick Facts
- Total units
- 36
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 36
- Inspections
- View history (29 citations)
- Licensed capacity
- Licensed for up to 36 residents
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
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Diamond Care Center (listed here as Learning Bridge) is a small skilled nursing/long-term care community in Bridgewater, South Dakota, licensed for up to 36 residents. Online feedback is very limited, with just two reviews that give sharply different impressions.
What reviewers praise
- One reviewer gave a very positive overall impression
- Small, close-knit setting typical of rural facilities
What reviewers flag
- One reviewer left a strongly negative warning ('Beware')
- Only two online reviews, making it hard to judge consistency
- No amenities or pricing information published
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Diamond Care Center is a senior living community in Bridgewater, South Dakota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities.
About Diamond Care Center
Diamond Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Bridgewater, South Dakota, licensed for up to 36 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified.
The community offers private rooms with private bathrooms, 24-hour staffing with an on-site registered nurse, medication management, and housekeeping and laundry services. Residents have access to a restaurant-style dining room, gathering and activity spaces for social activities, an emergency call system, cable or satellite television, and wheelchair accessibility.
Types of Care at Diamond Care Center
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities
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Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 29 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Sep 11, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 26, 2025
Jun 21, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard14 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 23, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 22, 2024
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 23, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 23, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 23, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 23, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 12, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 24, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 23, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 12, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 23, 2024
May 18, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 2, 2023
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Diamond Care Center offer?
Diamond Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Diamond Care Center located?
Diamond Care Center is located at 901 N Main Ave in Bridgewater, South Dakota.
What do families say about Diamond Care Center?
Diamond Care Center (listed here as Learning Bridge) is a small skilled nursing/long-term care community in Bridgewater, South Dakota, licensed for up to 36 residents. Online feedback is very limited, with just two reviews that give sharply different impressions. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
How did Diamond Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Diamond Care Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 29 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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