REDFIELD, SD - A federal inspection at Avantara Redfield nursing home identified a deficient practice that occurred on March 8, 2025, with corrective actions subsequently implemented and confirmed by inspectors on March 17, 2025.
F806 Violation Addressed Through Corrective Action
The complaint investigation at this South Dakota skilled nursing facility resulted in a finding related to F806, a federal regulation tag that addresses specific care requirements for nursing home residents. According to inspection records, the facility experienced a period of non-compliance that was later resolved through corrective measures.
Federal surveyors confirmed on March 17, 2025, that the provider had implemented appropriate corrective actions to address the deficient practice. As a result, the regulatory finding has been classified as past non-compliance, indicating the facility has taken steps to remediate the identified issue.
Understanding F806 Requirements
The F806 tag falls under the federal requirements for long-term care facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. These regulations, enforced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), establish minimum standards of care that nursing homes must maintain to protect resident health and safety.
When facilities fail to meet these standards, surveyors document the deficiency and classify it based on scope and severity. The classification system ranges from isolated incidents with minimal harm potential to widespread patterns that pose immediate jeopardy to resident welfare.
In this case, the facility's prompt implementation of corrective measures allowed the non-compliance to be resolved before the conclusion of the investigation, resulting in the past non-compliance designation rather than ongoing deficiency status.
Corrective Action Process in Nursing Home Oversight
When federal surveyors identify deficient practices during nursing home inspections, facilities have the opportunity to implement corrective actions. This process serves several important functions in the regulatory framework.
Immediate correction during a survey indicates a facility recognizes the problem and has the capacity to address it. Surveyors verify these corrections through direct observation, record review, and staff interviews before confirming the non-compliance has been resolved.
For a corrective action to be deemed acceptable, facilities must demonstrate:
- The immediate problem has been addressed - Systems are in place to prevent recurrence - Staff have received appropriate training or guidance - Documentation supports the implemented changes
The past non-compliance designation means the facility will not face ongoing enforcement action for this specific finding, though it remains part of the facility's inspection history.
Inspection Context and Facility Background
Avantara Redfield is located in Redfield, South Dakota, serving residents who require skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. The March 2025 inspection was conducted in response to a complaint, which triggers a targeted investigation into specific concerns rather than a comprehensive facility review.
Complaint investigations differ from standard annual surveys in their scope and focus. Surveyors concentrate on the specific allegations raised in the complaint, though they may expand their investigation if they observe other potential problems during their visit.
The relatively brief inspection narrative in this case suggests the identified issue was limited in scope and was effectively addressed by the facility's corrective response.
Industry Standards for Regulatory Compliance
Nursing homes operate under one of the most heavily regulated frameworks in healthcare. Federal regulations established under the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 set forth requirements covering virtually every aspect of resident care, from clinical services to quality of life provisions.
Facilities undergo annual surveys to assess compliance with these standards, and additional inspections occur in response to complaints or reported incidents. The inspection process serves as the primary enforcement mechanism for ensuring nursing homes meet their obligations to residents.
When deficiencies are identified, the regulatory response is calibrated to the severity of the finding. Options range from requiring a plan of correction for less serious issues to imposing civil monetary penalties, denial of payment for new admissions, or facility termination from Medicare and Medicaid for the most serious or persistent violations.
Additional Issues Identified
The inspection documentation indicates this was a focused complaint investigation with a single regulatory finding. The F806 citation represents the primary concern identified during the survey, with corrective actions verified as effective by the conclusion of the inspection on March 17, 2025.
Significance for Families and Residents
For families researching long-term care options, inspection findings provide one data point in evaluating facility quality. Past non-compliance findings indicate issues that have been identified and addressed, while ongoing deficiencies may warrant additional inquiry.
CMS maintains public inspection records through its Care Compare website, allowing families to review detailed findings for any Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing home. These records include the specific nature of deficiencies, their scope and severity, and the facility's response.
Regulatory experts recommend that families consider inspection history as part of a broader evaluation that includes facility visits, conversations with staff and current residents, and review of quality metrics such as staffing levels and clinical outcomes.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Avantara Redfield from 2025-03-17 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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