Avantara North

Avantara North is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara North is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara North

1620 North 7th St. Rapid City, SD 57701 View Map

Avantara North is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara North is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

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Overview of Avantara North

Avantara North boasts its one-of-a-kind superior care that creates an atmosphere of comfort and security for a distinct living focused on relaxation and recovery. As one of South Dakota’s most trusted nursing homes, there is a merit of an incomparable level of care that provokes quality service delivered by only the best team of professionals who offer tailored personal care plans for each unique individual. Avantara North has the privilege of maximizing advanced medical services that lead to an enhanced caliber of life. 
The areas of excellence are found in the range of an array of specialized services such as community spaces, Wi-Fi all throughout, and an on-site full service salon; rehabilitation services include cardiac care, bariatric care, G-tube, IV therapy, orthopedic care, oncology care, stroke recovery, wound care, and memory care. 

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Home Information AVANTARA NORTH
  • Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
68
Occupancy
88.7%
Total Bed Days Available
25185
Avg. Length of Stay
145 days
Avg. Residents per Day
65
Finance
Home Revenue
$10,900,872.00
Payroll Costs
$3,091,441.00
Profit
$362,576.00
Total Home Costs
$6,126,946.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
28.4%
House Specifics:
CCN
435064
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Pennington
Type of Control
Proprietary — Individual
Operations
Total Admissions
140
Total Discharges
143
% Medicaid Admissions
9%
% Medicare Admissions
56%
% Private Pay Admissions
34%
% Medicaid Discharges
34%
% Medicare Discharges
33%
% Private Pay Discharges
34%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.12 hrs
Number of Fines
1
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
11161
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
2746
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
6788
Bed community size
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Home
License Date
January 7, 2025
License Expiration
June 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 10665
County: Pennington

Ownership & operating entity

Avantara North is administrated by Block, Celina.

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Address 1.4 miles from city center

Address 1620 North 7th St. Rapid City, SD 57701

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SD 57701
68
No
39
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88.7%
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28.4%
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No
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Avantara Clark City
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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35
No
31
SCHLOMER, TIFFANY
92.9%
$5,795,941.00
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30.60
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

82
Total Staff
72
Employees
10
Contractors
22,598
Total Hours (Quarter)
31
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse99.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse88.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant318.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
63 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
3.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.6%
of total hours from contractors
2,390 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant310319,73291100%8.3
Registered Nurse9092,85591100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,1898998%8.8
Medication Aide/Technician130131,46891100%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,3558998%6.8
Physical Therapy Aide0227998796%6.6
Dietitian1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
Administrator1014886167%8
RN Director of Nursing2024865965%8.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0224346673%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist0114326470%6.7
Other Dietary Services Staff1014125459%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223805763%6.7
Qualified Social Worker0333456369%3.8
Dental Services Staff2022232831%7.9

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2022 – Aug 2025)

5
Inspections
20
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
2
Serious (G-I)
4
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
18
Serious (G-I)
2
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
5
25% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
4
20% of total
Infection Control
2
10% of total
Resident Rights
2
10% of total
Administration
1
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 12
Complaint Investigations 8
State Comparison (SD)
Avg Citations (State)
14.8
This Facility: 20
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Aug 07, 2025 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Aug 07, 2025 D Nursing ServicesF0726 Corrected
Aug 07, 2025 G Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
Aug 07, 2025 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Aug 07, 2025 D Resident RightsF0628 Corrected
Jan 14, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0604 Corrected
Jan 14, 2025 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jan 14, 2025 F NutritionF0804 Corrected
Jan 14, 2025 D Quality of CareF0742 Corrected
Jan 14, 2025 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Oct 07, 2024 G Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Oct 07, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Sep 28, 2023 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Sep 28, 2023 D Quality of CareF0693 Corrected
Sep 28, 2023 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Sep 15, 2022 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Sep 15, 2022 D AdministrationF0849 Corrected
Sep 15, 2022 D NutritionF0812 Corrected
Sep 15, 2022 D Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Sep 15, 2022 E Care PlanningF0658 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Legacy Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
62 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (6.5%)
Medicaid 42 (67.7%)
Private Pay/Other 16 (25.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
15.7 Score
31% worse than avg State avg: 12.0

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
31.0 Score
30% worse than avg State avg: 23.9

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
29.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
2.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
3.7%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
2.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.5%
Antipsychotic Use
10.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
37.2%
Influenza Vaccine
95.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
6.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
26.4%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
85.7% Near average State: 84.4%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0% 100% better than avg State: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
86.1% 10% better than avg State: 78.2%

Penalties & Fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total Fines $12K State avg: $40K 69% better than avg
Number of Fines 1 State avg: 2.0
Compared to State Average Facility: $12K | State Avg: $40K
Penalty History

Showing all 1 penalties (Oct 2024 - Oct 2024)

Oct 7, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$12K
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Based Services Waiver
SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • SD Specifics: Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
South Dakota Elderly Services Program
SD ESP
  • General: Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • SD Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.
  • Services: In-home care (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
South Dakota Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • SD Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • SD Specifics: Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • SD Specifics: Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Property Tax Reduction Program
South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.
  • Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled), SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).
  • Asset Limits: Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).
  • SD Specifics: Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
  • Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
South Dakota OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged for some services.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics: 6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

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SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • SD Specifics:
    Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
SD ESP

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • SD Specifics:
    Limited funding; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • SD Specifics:
    Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Dakota LIEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • SD Specifics:
    Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
South Dakota SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • SD Specifics:
    Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Property Tax Reduction Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics:
    Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
South Dakota SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled), SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).
  • Asset Limits:
    Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).
  • SD Specifics:
    Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
South Dakota OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged for some services.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics:
    6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
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