AVANTARA HURON
1345 MICHIGAN AVENUE SW, Huron, SD 57350
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AVANTARA HURON Compares
AVANTARA HURON is a 119-bed for-profit nursing facility in Huron, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.0%) is below the South Dakota average of 4.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 119 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (57% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.3% — better than the South Dakota average of 19.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVANTARA HURON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVANTARA HURON with other nursing homes in Huron.
How is AVANTARA HURON addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AVANTARA HURON keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.0% here versus 24.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVANTARA HURON keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.0% here versus 4.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is AVANTARA HURON's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 119 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVANTARA HURON?
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 HURON?
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 Huron
Huron sits in Beadle County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.4% 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 lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,371 (18.4%)
- Median age
- 38.4 years
- Median household income
- $53,461
- Median home value
- $120,900
Demographics for Beadle County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Huron.
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