Avantara Arrowhead

Avantara Arrowhead is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara Arrowhead is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara Arrowhead

2500 Arrowhead Dr. Rapid City, SD 57702 View Map

Avantara Arrowhead is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara Arrowhead is a Nursing Home in South Dakota

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Overview of Avantara Arrowhead

Avantara Arrowhead 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. The community boasts its 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 Arrowhead 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. 

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Home Information AVANTARA ARROWHEAD
  • Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights trail most peers, signaling limited market-rate volume.

Occupancy
Beds
68
Occupancy
85.9%
Total Bed Days Available
27010
Avg. Length of Stay
160 days
Avg. Residents per Day
61
Finance
Home Revenue
$11,497,189.00
Payroll Costs
$2,845,271.00
Profit
$471,953.00
Total Home Costs
$6,524,732.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
24.7%
House Specifics:
CCN
435051
Owner Name
PRESTON, PHILIP
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Pennington
Type of Control
Proprietary — Individual
Operations
Total Admissions
122
Total Discharges
125
% Medicaid Admissions
27%
% Medicare Admissions
57%
% Private Pay Admissions
16%
% Medicaid Discharges
57%
% Medicare Discharges
39%
% Private Pay Discharges
4%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
1 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2.80 hrs
Number of Fines
5
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
14397
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
3395
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
2256
Bed community size
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 12 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Home
License Date
July 14, 2025
License Expiration
June 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 10668
County: Pennington

Ownership & operating entity

Avantara Arrowhead is administrated by Martin, Sharon.

Administrator: Martin, Sharon
Nonprofit ownership: No
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Address 2.3 miles from city center

Address 2500 Arrowhead Dr. Rapid City, SD 57702

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
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SD 57350
119
No
27
SOLEM, LAURIE
58.3%
$12,770,546.00
$3,381,366.00
26.5%
64.90
2/5
3.5190
2/5
3/5
2/5
1
Avantara Arrowhead
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SD 57702
65
No
12
PRESTON, PHILIP
85.9%
$11,497,189.00
$2,845,271.00
24.7%
60.50
1/5
2.7955
1/5
1/5
3/5
5
Avantara Lake Norden
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SD 57248
48
No
6
GRIMM, MARGARET
89.8%
$6,387,397.00
$1,879,235.00
29.4%
46.50
5/5
3.3290
5/5
3/5
4/5
1
Avantara Groton
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SD 57445
37
No
32
PETE, JOSHUA
99.2%
$5,391,879.00
$1,403,567.00
26%
35.50
3/5
3.1645
3/5
2/5
2/5
5
Avantara Clark City
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Clark
35
No
31
SCHLOMER, TIFFANY
92.9%
$5,795,941.00
$1,384,748.00
23.9%
30.60
3/5
3.1510
4/5
3/5
1/5
1

Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

139
Total Staff
61
Employees
78
Contractors
21,339
Total Hours (Quarter)
28
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse238 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse1210.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant709 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
112 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
1.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
29.2%
of total hours from contractors
6,226 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Certified Nursing Assistant: 44 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Registered Nurse: 13 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2644709,94891100%9
Registered Nurse1013232,59891100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse84122,50091100%10.3
Medication Aide/Technician5169316774%11.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist3038346167%8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff3036226369%6.7
Nurse Practitioner1015066268%8.2
Administrator1014886167%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014886167%8
Dietitian2024866268%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0444756470%6.9
RN Director of Nursing1014736066%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0553556268%3.8
Speech Language Pathologist0333236571%4.7
Physical Therapy Aide0223003842%7.7
Qualified Social Worker022141011%1.4

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2023 – Nov 2025)

9
Inspections
34
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
9
Serious (G-I)
3.78
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
25
Serious (G-I)
9
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
14
41% of total
Resident Rights
4
12% of total
Pharmacy Services
4
12% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3
9% of total
Infection Control
2
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 22
Complaint Investigations 13
State Comparison (SD)
Avg Citations (State)
14.8
This Facility: 34
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Nov 06, 2025 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 E PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 G Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 G Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 E Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 G Quality of CareF0697 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 D Quality of CareF0699 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 D Quality of CareF0745 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 D Care PlanningF0645 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 D Resident RightsF0554 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Sep 11, 2025 D Resident RightsF0583 Corrected
Jun 18, 2025 E Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jun 18, 2025 E PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Jun 18, 2025 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Mar 26, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Mar 26, 2025 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Mar 05, 2025 D Quality of CareF0678 Corrected
Mar 05, 2025 G Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Mar 05, 2025 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Aug 06, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jul 10, 2024 G Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jul 10, 2024 G Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
May 15, 2024 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
May 15, 2024 D PharmacyF0760 Corrected
May 15, 2024 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
May 15, 2024 G Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
May 15, 2024 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Mar 09, 2023 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Based Services Waiver
SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
South Dakota Elderly Services Program
SD ESP
  • General: Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • SD Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program
  • 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 Specifics: Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, 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 Specifics: Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.
  • Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled), 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 Specifics: Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
  • Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
South Dakota OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: 6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
SD ESP

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • SD Specifics:
    Limited funding; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Dakota LIEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • 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 Specifics:
    Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
South Dakota SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • SD Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
    Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Property Tax Reduction Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, 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 Specifics:
    Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
South Dakota SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • SD Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled), 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 Specifics:
    Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
South Dakota OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, 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 Specifics:
    6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.

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