Nursing Home

Westhills Village Health Care Facility

Overview of Westhills Village Health Care Facility
Westhills Village offers choices for Independent Senior Living, Retirement Community, Assisted Living and Health Care Services in Rapid City, South Dakota. The facility provides a community of care and a continuing care program to meet the needs of its residents. It is recognized as one of the top retirement communities in South Dakota.
(605) 342-0255

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
South Dakota average: 2.7/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
South Dakota average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
South Dakota average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
South Dakota average: 2.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 36m per day

This home provides 6% more nursing time per resident than the South Dakota average.

South Dakota average: 4h 20m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 44

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in South Dakota
Occupancy rate 152.5%
Residents per day (avg) 38
Occupancy rate
152.5%
Residents per day (avg)
38

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

33% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$28.5M
Surplus of revenue
$10.3M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$28,497,853.00
Surplus of revenue
$10,287,358.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
23.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.5M
Total costs $18.2M
Bed community size
44-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Active
Issuance July 1, 2025
Expiration June 30, 2026
County: Pennington

Additional licensing details

License number: 10721
CMS Certification Number: 435033

Ownership & operating entity

Westhills Village Health Care Facility is administrated by Bertsch, Kelsey.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Health Care Services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Therapy Services, Support Plus Program, In-Home Care, The Courtyard Assisted Living, Westhills Health Care, Clarkson Health Care, Community Features, Community Life, Upcoming Events, Online Wellness Classes, Dining
Operating Hours
7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

South Dakota average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 9
Citations per inspection
3

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

6 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 1
44% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

0 critical citations More info South Dakota average: 0.3

1 serious citation More info South Dakota average: 1.8

8 moderate citations More info South Dakota average: 12.6

0 minor citations More info South Dakota average: 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 08, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy serious citation Jul 08, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
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Address 1089.8 miles from city center

Address Rapid City, SD 57701

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

100
Total Staff
81
Employees
19
Contractors
17,895
Total Hours (Quarter)
30
Avg Staff/Day
6.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 12 7.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 8 7.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 43 7.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
74 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
2.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.4%
of total hours from contractors
2,041 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 43 0 43 7,474 91 100% 7.2
Registered Nurse 12 0 12 2,788 91 100% 7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse 8 0 8 1,645 91 100% 7.3
Medication Aide/Technician 11 0 11 1,356 87 96% 7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff 3 0 3 720 70 77% 6.7
Speech Language Pathologist 0 4 4 691 70 77% 4.3
Dental Services Staff 1 0 1 512 64 70% 8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 0 1 496 61 67% 8.1
Administrator 1 0 1 488 61 67% 8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 8 8 474 80 88% 2.5
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 430 64 70% 4.9
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 376 47 52% 8
Qualified Social Worker 0 2 2 255 65 71% 2.9
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 191 41 45% 4.7

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
37 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (32.4%)
Private pay or other
25 residents (67.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.9
17% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 12.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.6
6% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 25.6%
15% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.3%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.7%
36% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.5%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
43% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
43% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 3.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
21% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.4%
49% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 24.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.8%
11% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.8%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 96.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.5%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 84.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.6%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 78.2%

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Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.

~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed; need-based.

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Dakota SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Property Tax Reduction Program

South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.

~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled), SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.

~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).

Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).

Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+, SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged for some services.

Not assessed.

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.