Avera Sr James Care Center And
Nursing Home Facility
2111 West 11th Street, Yankton, SD 57078
Avera Sr James Care Center And is a senior care community located in Yankton, SD. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Yankton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (605) 668-8900.
Operated by Avera Health, which runs 10 communities in our directory.
With 194 beds, Avera Sr James Care Center And is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Yankton average about 132 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 97% 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. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Yankton average about 6.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 31%.
The community is located in Yankton County, SD.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 9 problems at Avera Sr James Care Center And. 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 $8,492.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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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.
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.
Avera Sr James Care Center And offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 194
- Occupancy 97%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
- Annual staff turnover 31%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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