SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION
125 S WALKER STREET, Vermillion, SD 57069
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION Compares
SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION is a 66-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Vermillion, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.5%) is below the South Dakota average of 4.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 66 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.5% — about the same as the South Dakota average of 24.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION with other nursing homes in Vermillion.
How is SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION 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 SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.5% here versus 4.7% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 66 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION?
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 SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION?
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 Vermillion
Vermillion sits in Clay County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than 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+
- 1,692 (12.0%)
- Median age
- 25.2 years
- Median household income
- $51,447
- Median home value
- $168,100
Demographics for Clay County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Vermillion.
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