Sunset Manor Avera Health
129 E CLAY ST, Irene, SD 57037
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 Sunset Manor Avera Health Compares
Sunset Manor Avera Health is a 58-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Irene, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (74.0%) is above the South Dakota average of 24.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 58 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 74.0% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.5% (202% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.1% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (75% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sunset Manor Avera Health
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sunset Manor Avera Health with other nursing homes in Irene.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Sunset Manor Avera Health, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Sunset Manor Avera Health 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 is Sunset Manor Avera Health doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 74.0% here versus 24.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sunset Manor Avera Health keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.2% here versus 4.7% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sunset Manor Avera Health?
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 Sunset Manor Avera Health?
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 Irene
Irene 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 Irene.
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