Nursing Home Safety Scores in South Dakota

Nursing Home Safety Scores — South Dakota

98 Medicare-certified nursing homes in South Dakota are rated using federal CMS inspection records, staffing data, and deficiency citations — translated into plain English. Facilities span Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Brookings, Custer, and more. Scores updated monthly.

29 South Dakota facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 40 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully before choosing.

Data source and freshness

Scores are based on public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog files, including inspection history, staffing, enforcement, complaints, and quality outcomes. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in August 2026.

Before you choose care

Use these scores as a research starting point, then read each facility report, ask about recent inspections, and tour in person when possible.

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Quick safety snapshot

Compare South Dakota nursing homes by city, score band, and facility name. Start with the score, then open each report to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement, and quality outcomes before scheduling a visit.

Highest-scoring facilities

  1. AVERA BRADY HEALTH AND REHAB — Mitchell, 92/100
  2. Avera Rosebud Country Care Center — Gregory, 91/100
  3. AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE — Pierre, 91/100
  4. Bethesda Home — Webster, 90/100
  5. CLARKSON HEALTH CARE — Rapid City, 88/100

Popular South Dakota searches: Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Brookings, Custer, Flandreau, Hot Springs, Milbank.

Strong Safety Record (10) Generally Positive (19) Use Caution (29) Serious Concerns (34) Critical Issues (6)

Showing 98 of 98 matching facilities

Facility City Score Rating Beds
ABERDEEN HEALTH AND REHAB
For profit - Limited Liability company 		ABERDEEN 43 Serious Concerns 78
Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community
Non profit - Corporation 		ABERDEEN 64 Use Caution 81
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
Non profit - Church related 		ABERDEEN 76 Generally Positive 86
PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE
For profit - Limited Liability company 		ABERDEEN 79 Generally Positive 99
Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc
For profit - Corporation 		ALCESTER 72 Generally Positive 44
ROLLING HILLS HEALTHCARE
For profit - Limited Liability company 		BELLE FOURCHE 40 Serious Concerns 83
Bethesda Of Beresford
Non profit - Corporation 		BERESFORD 66 Use Caution 39
BOWDLE NURSING HOME
Government - City 		BOWDLE 75 Generally Positive 27
Bethany Home - Brandon
Non profit - Corporation 		BRANDON 47 Serious Concerns 60
DIAMOND CARE CENTER
For profit - Corporation 		BRIDGEWATER 43 Serious Concerns 36
Sun Dial Manor
Non profit - Corporation 		BRISTOL 57 Use Caution 37
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center
For profit - Corporation 		BRITTON 57 Use Caution 60
THE NEIGHBORHOODS AT BROOKVIEW
Government - City/county 		BROOKINGS 87 Strong Safety Record 79
UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY
Non profit - Corporation 		BROOKINGS 53 Serious Concerns 67
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA
Non profit - Corporation 		CANISTOTA 56 Use Caution 55
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANTON
Non profit - Corporation 		CANTON 61 Use Caution 56
Centerville Care and Rehab Center Inc
For profit - Corporation 		CENTERVILLE 55 Use Caution 42
SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		CHAMBERLAIN 42 Serious Concerns 44
AVANTARA CLARK CITY
For profit - Limited Liability company 		CLARK 65 Use Caution 35
CUSTER CARE AND REHAB CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		CUSTER 40 Serious Concerns 43
CUSTER CARE AND REHAB CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		CUSTER 57 Use Caution 43
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET
Non profit - Corporation 		DE SMET 52 Serious Concerns 46
DELLS NURSING AND REHAB CENTER INC
For profit - Corporation 		DELL RAPIDS 54 Serious Concerns 50
Medicine Wheel Village
Non profit - Other 		EAGLE BUTTE 64 Use Caution 50
Estelline Nursing and Care Center
Government - City 		ESTELLINE 57 Use Caution 60
Avera Eureka Health Care Center
Non profit - Corporation 		EUREKA 58 Use Caution 56
FAULKTON SENIOR LIVING
For profit - Corporation 		FAULKTON 75 Generally Positive 41
FLANDREAU SANTEE SIOUX TRIBE CARE CENTER
Non profit - Other 		FLANDREAU 45 Serious Concerns 42
RIVERVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER
For profit - Limited Liability company 		FLANDREAU 32 Critical Issues 63
OAKVIEW TERRACE
Non profit - Corporation 		FREEMAN 73 Generally Positive 45
PALISADE HEALTHCARE CENTER
For profit - Corporation 		GARRETSON 40 Serious Concerns 55
AVERA OAHE MANOR
Non profit - Corporation 		GETTYSBURG 72 Generally Positive 53
Avera Rosebud Country Care Center
Non profit - Corporation 		GREGORY 91 Strong Safety Record 30
AVANTARA GROTON
For profit - Limited Liability company 		GROTON 61 Use Caution 37
HIGHMORE HEALTH
Non profit - Corporation 		HIGHMORE 69 Use Caution 39
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home
Government - State 		HOT SPRINGS 38 Critical Issues 78
SEVEN SISTERS LIVING CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		HOT SPRINGS 68 Use Caution 52
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY HOWARD
Non profit - Corporation 		HOWARD 82 Generally Positive 45
AVANTARA HURON
For profit - Limited Liability company 		HURON 45 Serious Concerns 119
Sunset Manor Avera Health
Non profit - Other 		IRENE 57 Use Caution 58
Kadoka Nursing Home
Non profit - Corporation 		KADOKA 75 Generally Positive 31
LAKE ANDES SENIOR LIVING
For profit - Individual 		LAKE ANDES 45 Serious Concerns 43
AVANTARA LAKE NORDEN
For profit - Limited Liability company 		LAKE NORDEN 75 Generally Positive 50
Five Counties Nursing Home
Non profit - Corporation 		LEMMON 50 Serious Concerns 38
Bethel Lutheran Home
Non profit - Church related 		MADISON 60 Use Caution 59
Tieszen Memorial Home
Non profit - Corporation 		MARION 81 Generally Positive 64
Menno-Olivet Care Center
Non profit - Corporation 		MENNO 87 Strong Safety Record 41
AVANTARA MILBANK
For profit - Corporation 		MILBANK 33 Critical Issues 55
St William's Care Center
Non profit - Other 		MILBANK 40 Serious Concerns 60
Good Samaritan Society Miller
Non profit - Corporation 		MILLER 52 Serious Concerns 50
AVERA BRADY HEALTH AND REHAB
Non profit - Corporation 		MITCHELL 92 Strong Safety Record 84
FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER
For profit - Limited Liability company 		MITCHELL 27 Critical Issues 125
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY NEW UNDERWOOD
Non profit - Corporation 		NEW UNDERWOOD 50 Serious Concerns 41
AVERA BORMANN MANOR
Non profit - Corporation 		PARKSTON 56 Use Caution 50
SCOTCHMAN LIVING CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		PHILIP 65 Use Caution 42
AVANTARA PIERRE
For profit - Limited Liability company 		PIERRE 49 Serious Concerns 65
AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE
Non profit - Corporation 		PIERRE 91 Strong Safety Record 80
Platte Care Center
Non profit - Corporation 		PLATTE 74 Generally Positive 48
AVANTARA ARROWHEAD
For profit - Limited Liability company 		RAPID CITY 34 Critical Issues 68
AVANTARA MOUNTAIN VIEW
For profit - Limited Liability company 		RAPID CITY 52 Serious Concerns 101
AVANTARA NORTH
For profit - Limited Liability company 		RAPID CITY 53 Serious Concerns 68
AVANTARA SAINT CLOUD
For profit - Limited Liability company 		RAPID CITY 46 Serious Concerns 78
CLARKSON HEALTH CARE
Non profit - Other 		RAPID CITY 88 Strong Safety Record 49
Fountain Springs Healthcare
For profit - Limited Liability company 		RAPID CITY 60 Use Caution 90
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ST MARTIN VILLAGE
Non profit - Corporation 		RAPID CITY 73 Generally Positive 60
Westhills Village Health Care Facility
Non profit - Other 		RAPID CITY 76 Generally Positive 44
AVANTARA REDFIELD
For profit - Limited Liability company 		REDFIELD 55 Use Caution 58
EASTERN STAR HOME OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC
Non profit - Corporation 		REDFIELD 69 Use Caution 30
Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home
Non profit - Corporation 		ROSLYN 49 Serious Concerns 35
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SCOTLAND
Non profit - Corporation 		SCOTLAND 87 Strong Safety Record 45
Walworth County Care Center, Inc
Non profit - Corporation 		SELBY 76 Generally Positive 50
AVANTARA NORTON
For profit - Limited Liability company 		SIOUX FALLS 23 Critical Issues 110
AVERA PRINCE OF PEACE
Non profit - Church related 		SIOUX FALLS 67 Use Caution 126
BETHANY HOME SIOUX FALLS
Non profit - Corporation 		SIOUX FALLS 82 Generally Positive 52
DOW RUMMEL VILLAGE
Non profit - Corporation 		SIOUX FALLS 55 Use Caution 50
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY LUTHER MANOR
For profit - Corporation 		SIOUX FALLS 49 Serious Concerns 92
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SIOUX FALLS CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		SIOUX FALLS 52 Serious Concerns 98
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SIOUX FALLS VILLAGE
Non profit - Corporation 		SIOUX FALLS 46 Serious Concerns 177
TEKAKWITHA LIVING CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		SISSETON 47 Serious Concerns 40
SPEARFISH CANYON HEALTHCARE
For profit - Limited Liability company 		SPEARFISH 53 Serious Concerns 105
MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS CARE CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		STURGIS 60 Use Caution 40
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY TYNDALL
Non profit - Corporation 		TYNDALL 54 Serious Concerns 68
SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION
Non profit - Corporation 		VERMILLION 53 Serious Concerns 66
Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home
Non profit - Corporation 		VIBORG 57 Use Caution 46
Good Samaritan Society - Wagner
Non profit - Corporation 		WAGNER 46 Serious Concerns 50
Good Samaritan Society - Wagner
Non profit - Corporation 		WAGNER 46 Serious Concerns 50
Wakonda Heritage Manor
Non profit - Corporation 		WAKONDA 69 Use Caution 38
AVANTARA WATERTOWN
For profit - Limited Liability company 		WATERTOWN 48 Serious Concerns 51
JENKIN'S LIVING CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		WATERTOWN 58 Use Caution 110
Bethesda Home
Non profit - Church related 		WEBSTER 90 Strong Safety Record 50
Weskota Manor Inc
Non profit - Corporation 		WESSINGTON SPRINGS 79 Generally Positive 40
AURORA BRULE NURSING HOME INC
For profit - Corporation 		WHITE LAKE 54 Serious Concerns 44
White River Health Care Center
Non profit - Corporation 		WHITE RIVER 81 Generally Positive 52
Wilmot Care Center Inc
Non profit - Corporation 		WILMOT 52 Serious Concerns 26
WINNER REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		WINNER 72 Generally Positive 40
PRAIRIE VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER
For profit - Limited Liability company 		WOONSOCKET 62 Use Caution 42
AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER
Non profit - Corporation 		YANKTON 85 Strong Safety Record 194
SD HUMAN SERVICES CENTER - GERIATRIC PROGRAM
Government - State 		YANKTON 85 Strong Safety Record 69

Data sourced from CMS Provider Data and Care Compare. Scores computed by Senior Care Report Card using inspection history, staffing, enforcement, complaint, and quality outcome data. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice. Learn about our methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions — South Dakota Nursing Homes

How many nursing homes are in South Dakota?

Senior Care Report Card lists 98 Medicare-certified nursing homes in South Dakota. All facilities include CMS inspection records, safety scores, staffing ratios, and deficiency citation history updated monthly.

How do I find a safe nursing home in South Dakota?

Use the Senior Care Report Card score to compare facilities. Scores above 85 indicate a Strong Safety Record. Filter by city or safety band, then review each facility's inspection history, deficiency citations, and staffing levels before making a decision.

What do South Dakota nursing home inspection scores mean?

Each facility receives a Senior Care Report Card score from 0 to 100 based on federal CMS inspection data. Scores of 85+ are Strong Safety Record. Scores of 70–84 are Generally Positive. Scores of 55–69 are Use Caution. Scores below 55 indicate Serious Concerns or Critical Issues.

How often is South Dakota nursing home data updated?

Data is refreshed monthly from the CMS Provider Data Catalog. Senior Care Report Card ingests new inspection records, staffing reports, and penalty information automatically.

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