Tekakwitha Living Center

Sisseton, South Dakota

Address

6 E Chestnut, Sisseton, SD, 57262

Phone

+1 605-698-7693

3.8 /10

Tekakwitha Living Center Quality & Safety Report

Below Average

Inspections: 2★ (50%) Staffing: 1★ (25%) Quality: 3★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$37,079 fines 11 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
11 above national median
Total federal penalties
$37,079

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Tekakwitha Living Center 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
40 certified beds · ~35 avg residents/day (87% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Tekakwitha Living Center is a non-profit, 40-bed skilled nursing facility located in Sisseton, South Dakota. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the facility holds a one-star overall rating, with one star for staffing, two stars for health inspections, and three stars for quality measures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Tekakwitha Living Center?
Tekakwitha Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How did Tekakwitha Living Center score on health inspections?
Tekakwitha Living Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Tekakwitha Living Center?
Tekakwitha Living Center has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Tekakwitha Living Center have?
Tekakwitha Living Center has 40 certified beds.
Does Tekakwitha Living Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Tekakwitha Living Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Tekakwitha Living Center located?
Tekakwitha Living Center is located at 6 E Chestnut, Sisseton, SD, 57262, Sisseton, South Dakota.
How can I contact Tekakwitha Living Center?
You can reach Tekakwitha Living Center by phone at +1 605-698-7693.

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About this data

How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.

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