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Complaint Investigation

Avantara Watertown

April 29, 2026 · Watertown, SD · 415 Fourth Ave Ne
Citations 7
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 51
Provider ID 435068
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Inspection Summary

AVANTARA WATERTOWN in WATERTOWN, SD — inspection on April 29, 2026.

Found 7 citations. 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

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited AVANTARA WATERTOWN in WATERTOWN, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVANTARA WATERTOWN.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited AVANTARA WATERTOWN in WATERTOWN, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVANTARA WATERTOWN.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited AVANTARA WATERTOWN in WATERTOWN, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0655 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVANTARA WATERTOWN.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited AVANTARA WATERTOWN in WATERTOWN, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVANTARA WATERTOWN.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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Federal health inspectors cited AVANTARA WATERTOWN in WATERTOWN, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level K: pattern, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVANTARA WATERTOWN.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited AVANTARA WATERTOWN in WATERTOWN, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVANTARA WATERTOWN.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited AVANTARA WATERTOWN in WATERTOWN, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0835 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-29.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVANTARA WATERTOWN.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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 WATERTOWN, 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 WATERTOWN or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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