301 DIVISION AVE, Brookings, SD 57006
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
United Living Community
Brookings, South DakotaMedicare inspection record
About United Living Community
United Living Community brings together compassionate care and medical expertise in Brookings, South Dakota. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation services support recovery and wellness through personalized treatment plans, 24/7 nursing staff, and therapies designed to help residents regain independence and quality of life.
Community at a glance
Capacity
67 residents
Location
Brookings, SD
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
405 FIRST AVE, Brookings, South Dakota 57006
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Medicare flags United Living Community for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 4, 2025, state inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the South Dakota average is 6.7).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 47 minutes with each resident a day, above the South Dakota average of 3 hours 47 minutes.
Medicare fined United Living Community 2 times in the last three years, $33,027 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 47 minutesAbove the South Dakota average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 36 minutesBelow the South Dakota average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 50% |
Inspections
20 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
December 4, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 18, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 18, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 18, 2026Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 18, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 18, 2026Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 18, 2026Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 18, 2026Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 18, 2026
August 14, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 4, 2025
July 10, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 12, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 12, 2025Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 12, 2025
June 26, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 25, 2024Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 25, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 25, 2024
May 23, 2024 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 18, 2024Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 18, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 18, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 18, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 18, 2024
Fines and payment denials
2 fines totaling $33,027 in the last three years.
- July 10, 2025Fine: $20,332
- May 23, 2024Fine: $12,695
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- United Retirement Center
- Medicare-certified beds
- 67
- Average residents per day
- 65
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- July 1, 1994
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 435079
Location
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405 FIRST AVEBrookings, SD 57006
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Questions about United Living Community
How did United Living Community do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on December 4, 2025 and cited 8 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
How much nursing care does each resident get at United Living Community?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 47 minutes with each resident per day, including 36 minutes from registered nurses. 50% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has United Living Community been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined United Living Community 2 times in the last three years, totaling $33,027.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.