Emily Popovich
Apr 2024
The one star should say it all.
1 / 4CMS Care Compare
Sunset Manor Avera is a senior living community in Irene, South Dakota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 14 reviews.
Sunset Manor Avera Health is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Irene, South Dakota. The community is licensed for up to 58 residents.
Families rate Sunset Manor Avera Health 3.3 out of 5 based on 13 Google reviews.
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Help Me Choose3.4overall · 14 ratings combined
3.4★ on Google (14)
Emily Popovich
Apr 2024
The one star should say it all.
Renee Diaz
Jul 2023
My mom went here, and everyone was so kind to my mom, I wanted to thank the nursing staff for all the love and care they gave her, I truly appreciate it.
Cedar Flores
Aug 2022
Horrifically abusive. Do not send your loved ones here. It should be shut down.
Darla Redinger
Oct 2019
This is the worst place i have ever seen in my life! The dont take care of people here. Let them fall off bed and say its not their fault. Would never ever recommend this place to my worst enemy. Staff is very uncaring and unfriendly. Horrible
Chad Hennings (Papa Chad)
Jun 2018
If you Love your family member don't put them here!
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 30 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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 3, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 3, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2026
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2026
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 Jan 16, 2026
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 31, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 4, 2026
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 Dec 31, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2026
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 31, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 16, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 22, 2025
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 Jul 16, 2025
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 Mar 13, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 13, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 6, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 22, 2024
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 27, 2024
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2023
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2023
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 12, 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.
Sunset Manor Avera offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Sunset Manor Avera is located at 129 E Clay St in Irene, South Dakota.
Sunset Manor Avera had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 30 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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