Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home

Nursing Home

315 North Washington St
Viborg, SD 57070 · Turner County
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Call (605) 326-5161

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.0 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.5 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

2Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
3Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$32,536Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: June 11, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
October 31, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
October 31, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (605) 326-5161 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.97 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.55 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.45 hours · state avg 3.28
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
47.3% · state avg 48.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
28.6%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In South Dakota, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HOPE Waiver.

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
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Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
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Ownership

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Not Available
Legal business name
Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services
Owner or managerRoleShare
PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
CHRISTENSEN, PAULMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY—
CHRISTENSEN, PAULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
CHRISTIANSEN, ANNEADP OF THE SNF—
CHRISTIANSEN, ANNECORPORATE OFFICER—
CHRISTIANSEN, ANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
CHRISTIANSEN, ANNEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE—
GERDES, ISSACADP OF THE SNF—
GERDES, ISSACCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
GERDES, ISSACOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
GERDES, ISSACW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE—
JOHNSON, GABRIELADP OF THE SNF—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
435120
Certified beds
46
Average residents per day
40.9
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
April 1, 2004
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

Read full inspection narratives at Medicare Care Compare or ProPublica Nursing Home Inspect.

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