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Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Rapid City, SD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 nursing homes in Rapid City, SD using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in SD
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rapid City, SD. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rapid City, SD. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rapid City, SD. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Rapid City (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.

CMS & SD Dept. of Health data

Westhills Village
NH
AL
HC
IL
PC
SNF
Rapid City (Texas Street)
44
Facility 44
SD AVG 69
Rank #90 / 117
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
SD AVG 82.2
Rank #6 / 34
+14%
4.59
Facility 4.59
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #14 / 65
+31%+6%
$13.5k
Facility $13.5k
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #28 / 67
9
Facility 9
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #17 / 65
3.0
Facility 3.0
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #27 / 65
141-
21
Facility 21
SD AVG 39
Rank #110 / 158
Bradley Archer
$6.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SD AVG $6.7M
Rank #2 / 63
$8.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SD AVG $2.6M
Rank #6 / 63
128.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 128.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
SD AVG 40.8%
Rank #62 / 63
435033
Fountain Springs Healthcare Center
NH
AL
IL
Rapid City
10
Facility 10
SD AVG 69
Rank #116 / 117
--
3.82
Facility 3.82
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #33 / 65
-2%-12%
$22.5k
Facility $22.5k
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #40 / 67
11
Facility 11
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #20 / 65
1.6
Facility 1.6
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #11 / 65
282-
16
Facility 16
SD AVG 39
Rank #119 / 158
-
$10.4M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $10.4M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
SD AVG $6.7M
Rank #12 / 63
$4.2M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $4.2M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
SD AVG $2.6M
Rank #17 / 63
40.8%*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 40.8%*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
SD AVG 40.8%
Rank #35 / 63
435110
Avantara North
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Rapid City (North 7Th Street)
68
Facility 68
SD AVG 69
Rank #45 / 117
97.9%
Facility 97.9%
SD AVG 82.2
Rank #2 / 34
+19%
3.12
Facility 3.12
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #56 / 65
+43%-28%
$33.8k
Facility $33.8k
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #45 / 67
20
Facility 20
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #40 / 65
4.0
Facility 4.0
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #44 / 65
267-
39
Facility 39
SD AVG 39
Rank #76 / 158
-
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $6.7M
Rank #21 / 63
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $2.6M
Rank #26 / 63
53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG 40.8%
Rank #46 / 63
435064
Avantara Mountain View
NH
SNF
Rapid City
95
Facility 95
SD AVG 69
Rank #25 / 117
--
3.41
Facility 3.41
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #44 / 65
-15%-21%
$9.3k
Facility $9.3k
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #20 / 67
16
Facility 16
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #31 / 65
4.0
Facility 4.0
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #44 / 65
287-
83
Facility 83
SD AVG 39
Rank #8 / 158
-
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $6.7M
Rank #11 / 63
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $2.6M
Rank #14 / 63
54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG 40.8%
Rank #50 / 63
435040
Avantara Arrowhead
NH
HOS
SNF
Rapid City (Broadmoor Subdivision)
68
Facility 68
SD AVG 69
Rank #45 / 117
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
SD AVG 82.2
Rank #15 / 34
+8%
2.80
Facility 2.80
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #61 / 65
+68%-36%
$105.9k
Facility $105.9k
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #62 / 67
34
Facility 34
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #59 / 65
3.8
Facility 3.8
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #42 / 65
961-
12
Facility 12
SD AVG 39
Rank #126 / 158
Philip Preston
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $6.7M
Rank #26 / 63
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $2.6M
Rank #25 / 63
52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG 40.8%
Rank #39 / 63
435051
Avantara Saint Cloud
NH
MC
SNF
Rapid City
78
Facility 78
SD AVG 69
Rank #38 / 117
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
SD AVG 82.2
Rank #3 / 34
+17%
2.95
Facility 2.95
SD AVG 4.34
Rank #58 / 65
+43%-32%
$38.1k
Facility $38.1k
SD AVG $38.5k
Rank #47 / 67
18
Facility 18
SD AVG 14.8
Rank #35 / 65
3.0
Facility 3.0
SD AVG 3.3
Rank #27 / 65
275-
0
Facility 0
SD AVG 39
Rank #148 / 158
Laura Henney
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $6.7M
Rank #25 / 63
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG $2.6M
Rank #28 / 63
51.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG 40.8%
Rank #54 / 63
435060
Overview of Avantara Mountainview

Avantara Mountainview 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. One of the most trusted nursing homes in South Dakota, 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 Mountainview 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. 

Contact Avantara Mountainview

Overview of Good Samaritan Society-St Martin Village

The Good Samaritan Society in St. Martin Village is one of the trusted senior living communities in Rapid City.  They provide a range of comprehensive care that focuses on assisted living places and various assisted living levels of care which includes independent living. Many families have trusted the quality service the community has continuously provided for many seniors over the years. As a Good Samaritan Society, seniors can expect a worry-free lifestyle during their stay.

The Good Samaritan’s all-inclusive services and amenities include home-cooked meals, maintenance-free living, and housekeeping; social activities include gatherings at the community room, dining room, o r chapel; wellness programs, religious services, an emergency response system, and housekeeping services are also offered.

Contact Good Samaritan Society-St Martin Village

Overview of The Courtyard Westhills Village

The Courtyard Westhills Village is an assisted living community in Rapid City, South Dakota, offering assisted living, rehabilitation services, and respite care. With a 60-bed capacity, this community accepts Medicare, which is uncommon among similar communities. It is also affiliated with the Clarkson Health Care network as well as a broader campus that features therapy services, a Support Plus Program, and in-home care.

Amenities include a wellness space with specialized classes, activity and group areas, a welcoming outdoor inner courtyard, and a sun deck with southern exposure. Furthermore, living spaces feature handicap-accessible bathrooms and showers, generous closet space, expanded cable service, and central heating and cooling throughout. Floor plans are available in one- and two-bedroom configurations, and the building is equipped with a full fire sprinkler system and smoke detectors. Volunteer programs, clinical services, and respite stays are provided through 24-hour nursing staffing.

A comprehensive continuum of services is also provided, including therapy and in-home care, offering a level of care coordination that standalone assisted living communities often cannot match, which appeals to families and older adults anticipating progressing needs. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Courtyard Westhills Village is a practical option for older adults in the greater Rapid City area seeking assisted living support within a structured, amenity-rich environment, particularly those looking for seamless access to on-site rehabilitation and respite care.

Contact The Courtyard Westhills Village

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Rapid City, SD

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in South Dakota?

Assisted living in South Dakota is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does South Dakota Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — South Dakota Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 13 nursing homes in Rapid City, SD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Rapid City, SD?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Rapid City, SD, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Rapid City, SD?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.