Nursing Home

Avantara Clark City

Nursing Home

Avantara Clark City

201 8th Ave NW, Clark, SD 57225 View map
Overview of Avantara Clark City

Avantara Clark is one of the only exclusive communities with top-notch care that creates an atmosphere of comfort and security for a distinct living focused on relaxation and recovery. Considered one of the premier rehabilitation centers in the city, 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 Clark 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. 

(605) 532-3431

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
South Dakota average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
South Dakota average: 2.5/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
South Dakota average: 2.9/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
South Dakota average: 2.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 9m per day

This home provides 18% less nursing time per resident than the South Dakota average.

South Dakota average: 3h 50m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 34m per day 31m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 35

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the South Dakota average
Occupancy rate 79.4%
Residents per day (avg) 31
Occupancy rate
79.4%
Residents per day (avg)
31

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

24% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$6.0M
Profit
$358.7K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5,956,538.00
Profit
$358,710.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.5M
25.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
Total costs $5.6M
Bed community size
35-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 31 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
In line with South Dakota average
Occupied beds
28 / 35
Average residents 51 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Active
Issuance January 7, 2025
Expiration June 30, 2026
County: Clark

Additional licensing details

License number: 10607

Ownership & operating entity

Avantara Clark City is administrated by Morehouse, Rachel.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private and Semi-Private Suites
Community Spaces for Family Gathering or Special Events
On-site Salon Services
High-speed Wi-Fi

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-term rehabilitation, Orthopedic Care, Wound Care, Stroke and Other Neurological Conditions, Cardiac Care, Oncology Recovery Care

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
All meals are carefully served using fresh ingredients and healthy recipes, ensuring that all meals are nutritionally balanced.
Meals Included
Yes
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

South Dakota average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 5
Citations per inspection
1.25

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 5 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 1
44% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

0 critical citations More info South Dakota average: 0.3

1 serious citation More info South Dakota average: 1.8

4 moderate citations More info South Dakota average: 12.6

0 minor citations More info South Dakota average: 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 17, 2025

Quality of Care serious citation Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 15, 2023
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 15, 2023
Corrected

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Address 0.5 miles from city center — 30.24 miles to nearest hospital (Prairie Lakes Hospital)

Address 201 8th Ave NW, Clark, SD 57225

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

94
Total Staff
48
Employees
46
Contractors
13,577
Total Hours (Quarter)
21
Avg Staff/Day
7.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse88.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse47.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant627.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
77 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
3.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.7%
of total hours from contractors
1,996 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 35 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2735626,65591100%7.5
Registered Nurse8081,64591100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse4041,10791100%7.6
Administrator1014966268%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014806066%8
Medication Aide/Technician2024784853%10
Nurse Practitioner1014766066%7.9
Dietitian1014685965%7.9
RN Director of Nursing1014645864%8
Other Dietary Services Staff2024266167%5.6
Speech Language Pathologist0224166066%6.9
Physical Therapy Aide0552666673%3.8
Qualified Social Worker011823640%2.3
Physical Therapy Assistant022603134%1.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician011594347%1.4

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
32 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (12.5%)
Medicaid
16 residents (50%)
Private pay or other
12 residents (37.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 16.8
39% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 12.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 27.3
14% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average South Dakota avg: 2.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 35.6%
59% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.3%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.7%
18% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.6%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 11.5%
129% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.3%
106% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.0%
13% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 3.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.9%
63% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 58.6%
1333% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 26.0%
7% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 24.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.2%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.5%
10% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 96.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Average South Dakota avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 70.9%
16% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 84.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 65.7%
16% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 13.6%
37% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 21.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 30.0%
156% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 11.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.6%
232% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 29.6%
45% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 51.2%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $17K
57% lower than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: $40K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.0

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $17K
South Dakota average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 12, 2024
$17K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, South Dakota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.

~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, SD resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; SD resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed; need-based.

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Dakota SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SD resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Property Tax Reduction Program

South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, SD resident entire prior year, homeowner/renter.

~$20,192/year (single), ~$24,679/year (multiple-member household).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

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

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled), SD resident 200+ days prior year, homeowner.

~$35,000/year (single), ~$45,000/year (multiple-member household).

Property value < $250,000 (single), $300,000 (multiple).

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

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+, SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged for some services.

Not assessed.

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

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