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Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera

515 Ohio Street

4.8(4 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
38
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
38

What Families Think

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Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in rural South Dakota, licensed for up to 38 residents. Feedback is limited to a handful of Google reviews, with the available comment praising the quality of resident care.

What reviewers praise

  • High average rating (4.8/5)
  • Reviewer says residents are well taken care of
  • Small, intimate facility size

What reviewers flag

  • Very few reviews available to assess overall experience
  • No published pricing information

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera is a senior living community in Wakonda, South Dakota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

About Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera

Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Wakonda, South Dakota, licensed for up to 38 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and operated as a non-profit.

The community offers 24-hour staffing with an on-site registered nurse, medication management, and emergency call systems throughout. Residents have access to private rooms and bathrooms, restaurant-style dining with dietary accommodations, housekeeping and laundry services, and social activities and gathering spaces. The facility is wheelchair accessible and includes cable or satellite television.

Reviewers consistently praised the facility's care quality and welcoming atmosphere. The community received a 4 out of 5 overall rating from CMS and a 4.8 out of 5 rating from Google.

Types of Care at Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera

Skilled 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)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera

4.8overall · 4 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (4)

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 11 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 7, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 21, 2026

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • 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, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

Feb 13, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard3 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 Mar 13, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 12, 2025

Jun 24, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2024

Oct 19, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 10, 2023

  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 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 Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera offer?

Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera located?

Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera is located at 515 Ohio Street in Wakonda, South Dakota.

What do families say about Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera?

Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera carries a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 4 Google reviews. Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in rural South Dakota, licensed for up to 38 residents. 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 Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera do on recent health and safety inspections?

Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 11 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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