AVANTARA GROTON
1106 NORTH SECOND STREET, Groton, SD 57445
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AVANTARA GROTON Compares
AVANTARA GROTON is a 37-bed for-profit nursing facility in Groton, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (29.8%) is above the South Dakota average of 20.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 37 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 106% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.9% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.5% (34% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.8% — worse than the South Dakota average of 20.2% (47% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVANTARA GROTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVANTARA GROTON with other nursing homes in Groton.
How is AVANTARA GROTON addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is AVANTARA GROTON doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.9% here versus 24.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVANTARA GROTON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AVANTARA GROTON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 106% occupancy across 37 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVANTARA GROTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AVANTARA GROTON?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Groton
Groton sits in Brown County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,945 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $61,816
- Median home value
- $171,200
Demographics for Brown County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Groton.
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