Complaint Investigation

Prairie View Healthcare Center

November 5, 2025 · Woonsocket, SD · 401 South First Avenue

Citations 1

CMS Rating 2/5

Beds 42

Provider ID 435118

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Inspection Summary

PRAIRIE VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER in WOONSOCKET, SD — inspection on November 5, 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

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Review of the provider's implemented guidelines associated with the American Healthcare associated correlated to assisted transfer with an assistive device.

Preparation steps include:*Check the care plan.*Explain the procedure and ask about resident preferences.*Respect privacy and rights at all times.*Make sure the leg rests are out of the way.*Guidelines for pushing wheelchairs: Communication is key when pushing the wheelchair, and make sure the user is comfortable and secure in the chair.*Be aware of the user's needs and preferences and adjust the wheelchair accordingly. 11.

The provider's 10/20/25 implemented actions to ensure the deficient practice does not reoccur was confirmed on 11/5/25 after record review revealed the facility had followed their quality assurance process, education was provided to all nursing care staff regarding wheelchair safety for locomotion and mobility and safety and comfort for residents, assessments and appropriate documentation of findings, interviews revealed staff understood the education provided regarding those topics, and a review of the provider's follow-up audits revealed substantial compliance.

Based on the above information, noncompliance at F-F689 occurred on 10/20/25.

Based on the provider's implemented corrective action for the deficient practice confirmed on 11/5/25, the noncompliance is considered past noncompliance.

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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 WOONSOCKET, 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 PRAIRIE VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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