Complaint Investigation
Inspection Summary
Avantara Arrowhead
Citations
1
CMS Rating
1/5
Beds
68
Provider ID
435051
Healthcare Facility
Avantara Arrowhead
Rapid City, SD · View full profile →
AVANTARA ARROWHEAD in RAPID CITY, SD — inspection on November 6, 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.
Inspection Findings
FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Actual Harm
Review of the revised G 10-16-2020 [NAME] Bathing, Safe Operation and Maintenance Manual revealed 9.
All residents must always be securely safety belted at the waist when using any of the [NAME] Lift Systems (page 7).
Review of the provider's 12/1/19 CNA job description revealed that they were to follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
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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 RAPID CITY, 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 AVANTARA ARROWHEAD or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.