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Avera Prince of Peace

4513 South Prince of Peace Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 · Minnehaha County

Get a full continuum of senior care: independent and assisted living, skilled nursing care and rehabilitation at Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 93% full (117 of 126 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sioux Falls

Avera Prince of Peace is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Sioux Falls, SD, with 126 certified beds and an average of about 117 residents per day. It operates as part of the Avera Health network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.47 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $12,735 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.56 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average health-inspection rating
•13 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Sioux Falls, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 126
Avg. residents/day: 117
Ownership: Non profit - Church related
Part of a chain: Avera Health
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 435066

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,570–$10,510/mo (median $9,290)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,070–$6,240/mo (median $4,450)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Sioux Falls prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.56; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.47; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 27.3%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 13
Federal fines: 1 ($12,735)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-08-21
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-11-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

2025-11-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-07-02	Fine	$12,735

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services

Location

4513 South Prince of Peace Place, Sioux Falls, SD

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Common questions about Avera Prince of Peace

How much does Avera Prince of Peace cost?

Avera Prince of Peace does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Sioux Falls, SD area typically runs $8,570–$10,510 per month (median $9,290, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Avera Prince of Peace's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Avera Prince of Peace 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Avera Prince of Peace?

Staff provide about 5.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Avera Prince of Peace?

Avera Prince of Peace has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Avera Prince of Peace have availability?

Typically 93% full (117 of 126 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Avera Prince of Peace offer?

Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls, SD offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 126 beds.

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