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Golden Living Center – Groton
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Skilled Nursing · Groton, SD
Golden Living Center – Groton

Golden Living Center – Groton

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Skilled Nursing · Groton, SD
1106 N 2Nd St, Groton, SD 57445 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Golden Living Center – Groton

Golden Living Center Groton is an exceptional senior living community offering a diverse range of options including specialized memory care and skilled nursing services. For those seeking memory care, this center stands as a beacon of understanding and support. Every corner of the facility has been purposefully crafted to provide a secure and nurturing haven for individuals with memory loss.
Accessibility is a cornerstone at Golden Living Center Groton. With thoughtfully designed spaces that cater to wheelchair users and inviting indoor and outdoor common areas, residents are treated to an environment that seamlessly blends comfort with the beauty of nature. It’s a place where cherished memories are made, laughter echoes through the halls, and meaningful connections are formed.

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Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #90 / 148Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 148 homes we track in South Dakota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the SD Dept. of Health (DOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Dakota average is: 58.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
HC
RC
SNF
Aberdeen (Aberdeen Township)
86
Facility 86
SD AVG 69
Rank #27 / 116
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5.41
Facility 5.41
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #11 / 65
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +1%+25%
$0
Facility $0
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #1 / 67
6
Facility 6
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #8 / 65
2.0
Facility 2.0
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 65
-42-
85
Facility 85
SD AVG 42
Rank #1 / 148
Christian Retirement Center Of Northern California
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $7.1M
Rank #40 / 58
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $4.2M
Rank #32 / 58
73%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 73%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG 58.6%
Rank #6 / 58
435071
Prairie Heights Healthcare ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
SNF
Nw Aberdeen
99
Facility 99
SD AVG 69
Rank #21 / 116
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
SD AVG 84%
Rank #30 / 33
-24%
3.68
Facility 3.68
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #30 / 65
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -39%-15%
$0
Facility $0
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #1 / 67
5
Facility 5
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #4 / 65
1.7
Facility 1.7
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #12 / 65
-63-
85
Facility 85
SD AVG 42
Rank #1 / 148
-
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $7.1M
Rank #5 / 58
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $4.2M
Rank #10 / 58
54.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG 58.6%
Rank #37 / 58
435004
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
HC
RC
SNF
Aberdeen (Melrose Addition)
86
Facility 86
SD AVG 69
Rank #27 / 116
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
SD AVG 84%
Rank #3 / 33
+14%
4.46
Facility 4.46
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #15 / 65
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -22%+3%
$0
Facility $0
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #1 / 67
7
Facility 7
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #9 / 65
2.3
Facility 2.3
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #19 / 65
-82-
12
Facility 12
SD AVG 42
Rank #127 / 148
Scott Eisenbeisz
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $7.1M
Rank #9 / 58
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $4.2M
Rank #8 / 58
74.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 74.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG 58.6%
Rank #4 / 58
435073
Aberdeen Health and Rehab ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Aberdeen
78
Facility 78
SD AVG 69
Rank #38 / 116
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
SD AVG 84%
Rank #5 / 33
+12%
4.21
Facility 4.21
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #21 / 65
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +1%-3%
$44.2k
Facility $44.2k
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #50 / 67
27
Facility 27
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #56 / 65
4.5
Facility 4.5
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #51 / 65
474-
8
Facility 8
SD AVG 42
Rank #139 / 148
Kristopher Glaser
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $7.1M
Rank #18 / 58
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $4.2M
Rank #18 / 58
58.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG 58.6%
Rank #17 / 58
435041
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Financial Assistance for
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Golden Living Center – Groton is located in Groton, South Dakota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Dakota.

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+
General South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
SD

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General SD resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SD

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

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
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

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1
General 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

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

Benefits
Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+
General SD resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SD

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General 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

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

Benefits
Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+
General 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

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Living Center – Groton

Is Golden Living Center – Groton in a walkable area?

Golden Living Center – Groton has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Golden Living Center – Groton?

No, Golden Living Center – Groton has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Golden Living Center – Groton?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Golden Living Center – Groton in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Golden Living Center – Groton?

Golden Living Center – Groton is located at 1106 N 2Nd St, Groton, SD 57445.

What is the phone number of Golden Living Center – Groton?

(605) 397-2365 will put you in contact with the team at Golden Living Center – Groton.

Is Golden Living Center – Groton Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Golden Living Center – Groton is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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