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Complaint Investigation

United Living Community

August 14, 2025 · Brookings, SD · 405 First Ave
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 67
Provider ID 435079
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United Living Community
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Inspection Summary

UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY in BROOKINGS, SD — inspection on August 14, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0600
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

rarely/never understood.

The Staff Assessment for Mental Status section was completed and indicated that resident 1 was severely impaired when it came to making decisions regarding tasks of daily life, meaning that resident 1 never/rarely made decisions.Her care plan was updated following the incident to indicate that she should be checked on every five minutes while in the bathroom. 11. No further documentation was provided to support the other residents were checked to ensure they had not been left on the toilet for a prolonged period at the time of the incident, or that ongoing audits were completed to ensure staff understanding of resident safety and the education provided.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in BROOKINGS, SD, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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