Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Owned by Stroschein Properties III LLC, Alcester Care and Rehab Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Alcester, South Dakota. The 41-bed home is located at 101 Church Street and serves residents who need ongoing nursing care and support during recovery after an illness or hospital stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for covering care costs.
The facility has an occupancy rate of 95%, where residents stay an average of about 523 days. The population is a mix of people receiving rehabilitation services and those needing longer-term nursing care.
Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 43 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical or vocational nurses make up the care team. This level of support helps residents during recovery and assists those who need ongoing skilled nursing care and daily medical oversight.
The facility is located in a rural part of South Dakota. Alcester has a Walk Score of 14, making the area car-dependent. Most errands and visits require transportation. Families who prefer a smaller community setting may appreciate the town’s quieter environment.
Daily life is supported by practical amenities throughout the facility. Residents are served meals in a large dining room. Other features include a chapel, sun room, beauty shop, laundry services, and outdoor spaces such as a backyard area and gazebo, and residents and visitors can spend time together here.
Families looking for skilled nursing and rehabilitation care in a small-town setting should consider Alcester Care and Rehab Center for its nursing support, rehabilitation services, and on-site amenities that support short-term recovery and ongoing care needs.
Alcester Care and Rehab Center is administered by Tiffany Miller.
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Last Health inspection on Jun 2024
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6 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations.
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,616 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 20 | 47 | 6,329 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 11 | 15 | 1,785 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1,216 | 92 | 100% | 6.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 509 | 63 | 68% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 457 | 59 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 436 | 58 | 63% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 168 | 54 | 59% | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 27 | 29% | 3.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 44 | 48% | 1.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 68 | 40 | 43% | 1.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 14 | 15% | 2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 6 | 7% | 4.5 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 4% | 5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1% | 6.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2% | 2.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1.1 |
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Alcester Care and Rehab Center from 2016–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Alcester's city center to Alcester Care and Rehab Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
| Alcester Care and Rehab Center | NH AL NC | Alcester (Alcester Township) | - | 41 | - | 14 | - |
| Avera Maryhouse | NH AL HC | Pierre | - | 67 | - | 60 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Avantara Huron | NH MC | Huron | - | 80 | - | 27 | - |
| Rolling Hills Healthcare | NH HC | Belle Fourche (13Th Avenue) | - | 83 | A+ | 8 | - |
| Avantara Groton | NH HC | Groton (North 2Nd Street) | - | 45 | - | 32 | - |
Alcester Care and Rehab Center is in the Alcester Township neighborhood of Alcester.
Alcester Care and Rehab Center has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to SD state health department records, Alcester Care and Rehab Center's license number is 10591.
Alcester Care and Rehab Center's occupancy is 95%.
Alcester Care and Rehab Center is registered as a for-profit in SD.
Tiffany Miller is the administrator of Alcester Care and Rehab Center.
Alcester Care and Rehab Center has 41 beds.
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