Wakonda Heritage Manor
Nursing Home Facility
515 Ohio Street, Wakonda, SD 57073
Wakonda Heritage Manor is a senior care community located in Wakonda, SD. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Wakonda area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (605) 267-2081.
Operated by Avera Health, which runs 10 communities in our directory.
With 38 beds, Wakonda Heritage Manor is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Clay County average about 54 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Clay County average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 33%.
The community is located in Clay County, SD.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 8 problems at Wakonda Heritage Manor. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $12,675.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Wakonda Heritage Manor offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 38
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 33%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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