AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER
2111 WEST 11TH STREET, Yankton, SD 57078
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How AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER Compares
AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER is a 194-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Yankton, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.4%) is below the South Dakota average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 194 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Yankton, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.2% — worse than the South Dakota average of 19.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Yankton.
What keeps AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER'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 AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.7% here versus 4.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 194 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER?
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 AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER?
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 Yankton
Yankton sits in Yankton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,312 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $61,878
- Median home value
- $152,800
Demographics for Yankton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Yankton.
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