UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY — Nursing Home in BROOKINGS, SD
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 67 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 63.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 435079 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.00 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.67 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY had 8 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 4, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 4, 2025
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Level D)Corrected — January 18, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — January 18, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — January 18, 2026
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — January 18, 2026
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level E)Corrected — January 18, 2026
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Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (Level E)Corrected — January 18, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level D)Corrected — January 18, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — January 18, 2026
United Living Community is a 67-bed nursing home in Brookings, South Dakota. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours per resident day, above the South Dakota average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 8 deficiencies, none of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
Staffing appears to be a strength, with nursing coverage above the state average, which can support more attentive care. However, the facility carries an abuse icon flag and recent citations related to preventing and reporting abuse, so ask what specific policies, staff training, and oversight changes they have implemented to protect residents and ensure timely reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY Medicare and Medicaid certified?
UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY's CMS star rating?
UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY?
UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY reports 5.00112 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY had 8 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY have?
UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY has 67 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- THE NEIGHBORHOODS AT BROOKVIEW — 5/5 — 2.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.