AVANTARA LAKE NORDEN
803 PARK STREET, Lake Norden, SD 57248
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AVANTARA LAKE NORDEN Compares
AVANTARA LAKE NORDEN is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lake Norden, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (9.1%) is below the South Dakota average of 20.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (46% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.1% — better than the South Dakota average of 20.2% (55% lower).
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 LAKE NORDEN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVANTARA LAKE NORDEN with other nursing homes in Lake Norden.
What keeps AVANTARA LAKE NORDEN's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help AVANTARA LAKE NORDEN keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.4% here versus 24.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVANTARA LAKE NORDEN keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AVANTARA LAKE NORDEN maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVANTARA LAKE NORDEN?
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 LAKE NORDEN?
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 Lake Norden
Lake Norden sits in Hamlin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% 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 higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 963 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 34.6 years
- Median household income
- $67,626
- Median home value
- $161,400
Demographics for Hamlin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lake Norden.
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