In their own words
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The record
CMS Care Compare · Jun 2026| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
Staffing · hours per resident per day
Medication & safety · share of long-stay residents
| Federal fines | $37,079 · 3 penalties |
| Abuse icon | None |
| Conflict flags in latest reconcile | 4 |
SD does not publish a state inspection feed Palmelle can verify. This record is built from federal data only.
What the pattern says
Palmelle pattern checks · v1Warehouse warning signs — read the findings below before touring.
- Staffing below the line. Residents get 2 hr 47 min of nursing time a day against a national norm of 3 hr 37 min — thin staffing is the first warehouse warning sign.
- A sedation pattern. Antipsychotic use (25%) and sleep-medication use (48%) are BOTH far above national norms — the pattern associated with medicating residents instead of staffing for them.
- $37,079 in federal fines. 3 penalties in the last 36 months — the citation detail is in the record above.
These checks are computed the same way for every facility. Good patterns and bad ones both print.
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What is the CMS rating for TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER?
TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Has TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER been cited for resident harm?
TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER has $37,079 in federal fines across 3 penalties in the last 36 months. Details appear in the record above.
What should I ask on a tour?
Ask about staff-to-resident ratios by shift, weekend coverage, and any measure flagged red in the record above — those are the places this facility's numbers leave open questions.