Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in South Dakota
Key metrics for nursing homes in South Dakota including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, South Dakota has a total of 96 active skilled nursing facilities with 5,804 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 909,824, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 156.76 persons in South Dakota.
There were 4,792 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 82.56%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, South Dakota has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for South Dakota and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.82 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.57 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.86 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in South Dakota
COVID-19 Infections in South Dakota Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in South Dakota there were a total of 35 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in South Dakota.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in South Dakota based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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Good Samaritan Society Howard 300 WEST HAZEL AVENUE HOWARD, SD |
4.00
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White River Health Care Center 515 E 8TH STREET WHITE RIVER, SD |
6.00
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Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care 717 EAST DAKOTA PIERRE, SD |
13.00
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The Neighborhoods at Brookview 2421 YORKSHIRE DR BROOKINGS, SD |
13.00
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Good Samaritan Society Scotland 130 6TH STREET SCOTLAND, SD |
13.00
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Menno-Olivet Care Center 402 S PINE STREET MENNO, SD |
13.00
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Avera Brady Health and Rehab 500 S OHLMAN MITCHELL, SD |
14.00
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Alcester Care and Rehab Center, Inc 101 CHURCH STREET ALCESTER, SD |
15.00
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Faulkton Senior Living 1401 PEARL ST FAULKTON, SD |
15.00
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Walworth County Care Center, Inc 4861 LINCOLN AVENUE SELBY, SD |
18.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in South Dakota based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Riverview Healthcare Center 611 EAST 2ND AVE FLANDREAU, SD |
423.50
Abuse Flag
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Avantara Norton 3600 SOUTH NORTON AVENUE SIOUX FALLS, SD |
313.00
Rating Not Available
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Five Counties Nursing Home 405 6TH AVENUE WEST LEMMON, SD |
304.00
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Medicine Wheel Village 24266 AIRPORT ROAD EAGLE BUTTE, SD |
204.50
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Wilmot Care Center Inc 501 4TH ST WILMOT, SD |
200.00
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Palisade Healthcare Center 920 4TH ST GARRETSON, SD |
182.25
Abuse Flag
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Custer Care and Rehab Center 1065 MONTGOMERY ST CUSTER, SD |
178.50
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Aberdeen Health and Rehab 1700 NORTH HIGHWAY 281 ABERDEEN, SD |
176.75
Abuse Flag
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Avantara Arrowhead 2500 ARROWHEAD DR RAPID CITY, SD |
176.00
Abuse Flag
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Avantara Huron 1345 MICHIGAN AVENUE SW HURON, SD |
169.25
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in South Dakota Compared to Nationwide
We have compared South Dakota nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.70 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 2.90 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.50 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 3.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.50 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 51.70 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.57 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.47 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.82 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.29 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.86 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.30 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.52 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.04 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 49.00 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 37.20 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.30 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.23 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.60 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.42 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.04 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.60 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 33,893.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 21.41 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.44 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 2.10 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 3.10 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 5.27 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.03 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 5.34 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 95.25 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 24.51 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 82.72 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.92 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 20.21 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 17.46 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 96.91 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 78.18 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.68 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 25.57 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 20.20 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 12.04 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.54 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.82 | Higher |