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Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center

125 S Walker Street

3(6 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
66
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
66
Campus setting
Attached to hospital, clinic, and assisted living
Care resources
Access to integrated medical center's health resources

What Families Think

Reviews for this skilled nursing facility are sharply mixed: one family praises the caring staff and calls it the finest facility they've seen, while other reviewers describe distressing experiences involving slow, repetitive care processes and a serious unresolved dispute over a resident's death and belongings. With only a handful of reviews, opinions here vary widely rather than pointing to a consistent pattern.

The Good

  • Staff described as dedicated to residents' happiness
  • Home-like grounds and patios for residents
  • Directly attached to hospital and medical clinic

The Bad

  • One reviewer reported repeated, redundant intake questioning during a medical emergency
  • One reviewer felt staff did not listen to explicit care requests
  • One report alleged serious neglect and mishandling around a resident's death
  • One report described difficulty getting information and belongings after a death

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Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center is a senior living community in Vermillion, South Dakota offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

About Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center

Sanford Care Center Vermillion is a 66-bed intermediate care nursing home located in Vermillion, South Dakota, conveniently attached to Sanford Vermillion Medical Center's hospital, clinic, and assisted living apartment buildings.

The facility provides intermediate nursing care services with access to health-related resources and programs available within the integrated medical center complex.

The community features beautiful grounds and patios designed to create a home-like, neighborhood environment for residents.

Types of Care at Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center

3overall · 6 ratings combined

3★ on Google (6)

Beth (BefBef13)

Dec 2024

via Google

Worst care ever, they Literally MURDERED MY MOTHER HERE ON DEC. 14, 2023 to keep her from Taking about her money being embezzled over 10 years. My Sister and I went to move our mother from this facility and the lady administrator was mad we we’re taking her and the next day our non verbal mother had a head injury that they denied her care for and she had a severe Bumb on her forehead and a black eye. Our mother was fine just in a little pain so my sister and I flew home the next day as planned to prepare for our mothers trip. Well 2 days later we got a call saying she is dying and there’s nothing they can do about it , I asked her to be brought to a state Hospital or call hospice I was told NO by a nurse that our mother was going to die they were told and to leave her alone in her room do not feed or medicate and No resuscitation which was NOT our mothers wish from our birth she always told us to fight for our lives. When I called back to check on her the nurse said she was ordered to stay away from her room , and asked us yo stop calling. Another resident daughter called us and told us that they were. Just leaving my mom in her room screaming in pain and crying for help and that this lady wants her mom out of this facility after what they did to my mom and we should get a lawyer immediately! They literally just let my mom die alone and in pain crying and hungry in her room until she took her last breath! O’ya my mom had NO health issues except dementia!!!!! We never got an explanation why she died or how and they cremated her when that ALSO WAS NOT OUR MOTHERS BELIEF we were told always to be buried for when the lord comes back yo earth so we can RISE again with Jesus!!! So why did they cremate my mom??? To HIDE the fact she was murdered ! We asked for our mothers belongings and were told NO Stop Calling they were thrown away !!!! HORRIBLE PLACE DO NOT TRUST THEM!!! WE ARE FILING & HAVING A CIVIL LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM !!!!!

Teivaskie Lewin

Nov 2024

via Google

This is the worst place to get simple care. My wife had severe gastritis like she allows has in the past cause it acts up every year or two. We had two persons come in the room to take information and the doctor came and took the same information. After telling them multiple times we just need Ivy fluids, nausuae meds and pain meds they keep asking the same question and took 45mins before they could do anything. The 4th person came in and took blood without her consent after having low energy from vomiting all day. Even when I was trying to tell her not to draw the blood she kept on doing her thing like it didn't matter what we said. They really do not listen and I am not sure who paying for those lab test that we do not need. It's not like her medical history is not right there on the computer, asked for a CAT which we refuse cause she had one couple months prior. In the space of 1hr we had 7 people enter her medical room asking the same quetions. While I do not mind more people trying to figure out whats going on I do believe its a waste of time asking the same question and not doing anything especially if we are aware of what the problem may be base on multipleprevious experiences. Where is the pain, does your stomach hurt, on a scale from 1 to 10 how much does it hurt, even when she is saying 11 they keep coming in asking the same question. If we wanted to entire town in our business we would have posted it on facebook market place. Do better, I wonder if it was a asthma patient wanting a ventilator or someone going through cardiac arrest if they would send 4 different person asking the same question before doing anything. This is not the place you want to take your love ones in an emergency situation the extra 20mins to yankton is very much worth it. Would never come back here even if my life depended on it.

Nancy Wiedrich

Jul 2019

via Google

Finest facility I've ever seen. The staff is dedicated to the residents' happiness and care. Couldn't have found a better place for my mother.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 12 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jan 29, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 26, 2026

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 26, 2026

Oct 2, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2025

Jul 1, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard7 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • 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 Jul 31, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

Jul 27, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations

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 Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center offer?

Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center located?

Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center is located at 125 S Walker Street in Vermillion, South Dakota.

What do families say about Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center?

Reviews for this skilled nursing facility are sharply mixed: one family praises the caring staff and calls it the finest facility they've seen, while other reviewers describe distressing experiences involving slow, repetitive care processes and a serious unresolved dispute over a resident's death and belongings. With only a handful of reviews, opinions here vary widely rather than pointing to a consistent pattern.

How did Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Sanford Health Vermillion Care Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 12 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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