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. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 31%.
The community is located in Yankton County, SD.
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