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| Prairie Heights Healthcare |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Aberdeen | 99
Facility
99
SD AVG
61
Rank
#7 / 60 |
63.2%
Facility
63.2%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#50 / 55 | -21% | 3.86
Facility
3.86
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#23 / 58 | -18% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#1 / 60 | 5
Facility
5
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#4 / 60 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#13 / 60 | -
Facility
-
SD AVG
2.1 | 62 |
38
Facility
38
SD AVG
37
Rank
#30 / 58 | - | $13.0M
Facility
$13.0M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#11 / 55 | $6.1M
Facility
$6.1M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#13 / 55 | 47.2%
Facility
47.2%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#28 / 55 | 435004 | ||||
| Bethesda Home of Aberdeen |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Aberdeen (Melrose Addition) | 86
Facility
86
SD AVG
61
Rank
#11 / 60 |
92.8%
Facility
92.8%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#8 / 55 | +16% | 4.38
Facility
4.38
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#15 / 58 | -30% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#1 / 60 | 7
Facility
7
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#8 / 60 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#18 / 60 | -
Facility
-
SD AVG
2.1 | 83 |
12
Facility
12
SD AVG
37
Rank
#53 / 58 | Scott Eisenbeisz | $11.8M
Facility
$11.8M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#15 / 55 | $8.6M
Facility
$8.6M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#5 / 55 | 72.5%
Facility
72.5%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#6 / 55 | 435073 | ||||
| Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Aberdeen | 81
Facility
81
SD AVG
61
Rank
#14 / 60 | -
Facility
-
SD AVG
79.9% | - | 4.62
Facility
4.62
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#11 / 58 | +7% | +6% | $20.6k
Facility
$20.6k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#35 / 60 | 12
Facility
12
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#25 / 60 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#13 / 60 | 3
Facility
3
SD AVG
2.1 | 77 |
31
Facility
31
SD AVG
37
Rank
#34 / 58 | - | -
Facility
-
SD AVG
$6.7M | -
Facility
-
SD AVG
$2.6M | -
Facility
-
SD AVG
40.8% | 435042 | ||||
| Jenkin‘s Living Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Watertown (South Maple) | 110
Facility
110
SD AVG
61
Rank
#3 / 60 |
70.1%
Facility
70.1%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#40 / 55 | -12% | 4.44
Facility
4.44
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#15 / 58 | -30% | +2% | $53.1k
Facility
$53.1k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#49 / 60 | 25
Facility
25
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#47 / 60 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#42 / 60 | 3
Facility
3
SD AVG
2.1 | 69 |
85
Facility
85
SD AVG
37
Rank
#1 / 58 | Doug Austin | $17.2M
Facility
$17.2M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#6 / 55 | $8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#7 / 55 | 47.3%
Facility
47.3%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#27 / 55 | 435036 | ||||
| Aberdeen Health and Rehab |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Aberdeen | 78
Facility
78
SD AVG
61
Rank
#20 / 60 |
92.0%
Facility
92.0%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#11 / 55 | +15% | 4.59
Facility
4.59
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#11 / 58 | -3% | +6% | $59.5k
Facility
$59.5k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#51 / 60 | 27
Facility
27
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#52 / 60 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#46 / 60 | 4
Facility
4
SD AVG
2.1 | 68 |
8
Facility
8
SD AVG
37
Rank
#56 / 58 | Kristopher Glaser | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#29 / 55 | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#17 / 55 | 66.3%
Facility
66.3%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#11 / 55 | 435041 | ||||
| Fountain Springs Healthcare Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Rapid City | 10
Facility
10
SD AVG
61
Rank
#60 / 60 |
87.3%
Facility
87.3%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#21 / 55 | +9% | 3.82
Facility
3.82
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#26 / 58 | -1% | -12% | $32.3k
Facility
$32.3k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#44 / 60 | 11
Facility
11
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#19 / 60 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#12 / 60 | 2
Facility
2
SD AVG
2.1 | 86 |
16
Facility
16
SD AVG
37
Rank
#49 / 58 | - | $8.8M
Facility
$8.8M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#23 / 55 | $4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#22 / 55 | 50.3%
Facility
50.3%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#25 / 55 | 435110 | ||||
| Spearfish Canyon Healthcare |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Spearfish (North 10Th Street) | 105
Facility
105
SD AVG
61
Rank
#6 / 60 |
68.6%
Facility
68.6%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#43 / 55 | -14% | 3.37
Facility
3.37
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#38 / 58 | -56% | -22% | $3.3k
Facility
$3.3k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#9 / 60 | 20
Facility
20
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#36 / 60 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#34 / 60 | 1
Facility
1
SD AVG
2.1 | 76 |
50
Facility
50
SD AVG
37
Rank
#21 / 58 | - | $11.6M
Facility
$11.6M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#16 / 55 | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#14 / 55 | 51.6%
Facility
51.6%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#18 / 55 | 435043 |
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.
Overview of Avantara Watertown
Avantara Watertown is 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 rehabilitative homes, there is a merit of an incomparable level of care that provoke quality service delivered by only the best team of professionals who offer tailored personal care plans for each unique individual; with that merit comes a two-time recognition as the ‘Best Nursing Homes – Long-Term Care’ by the U.S. News and World Report. Avantara Watertown 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; cardiac care, bariatric care, G-tube, IV therapy, orthopedic care, oncology care, stroke recovery, wound care, and memory care. The list of accommodations extends to the comprehensive care plan physical therapy equipment, a team of full-time therapists on-site, and a home assessment completed.
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.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
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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 South Dakota
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 41 nursing homes in South Dakota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in South Dakota?
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 South Dakota, 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 South Dakota?
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.
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