Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (41% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Avantara Huron
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Huron, SD
Avantara Huron
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Huron, SD
Avantara Huron accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Avantara Huron
Avantara Huron is a privately owned nursing home in Huron, South Dakota, that provides short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and specialized recovery programs. The 80-bed community is administered by Laurie Solem and has received the AHCA Bronze Quality Award in 2022 in recognition of its quality improvement efforts. Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay options are also accepted.
Confirmed programs include short-term rehabilitation, cardiac recovery, orthopedic recovery, pulmonary rehabilitation, and wound care management. These specialized services support residents recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization and position the community as a post-acute care provider for a range of medical needs.
The community is currently operating at a 70% occupancy rate, which is lower than the state average and suggests availability. Average stays extend to approximately 151 days, indicating a blend of both longer-term nursing support and shorter rehabilitation-focused stays. The resident population also reflects a balanced combination of payers, with Medicaid representing a significant portion of admissions.
Avantara Huron is a compelling option for older adults seeking skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, or specialized recovery support for cardiac, orthopedic, pulmonary, or wound care needs within a community that demonstrates meaningful staffing investment and clinical service diversity in Huron and the surrounding Beadle County area.
Capacity and availability
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
151 days
80-bed community Rank #34 / 116Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 116 homes we track in South Dakota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Dakota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation Rank #14 / 107Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 107 homes we track in South Dakota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Dakota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 68 / 100 Rank #21 / 148Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 148 homes we track in South Dakota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeNursing Home
IssuanceJuly 1, 2025
CountyBeadle
License Number10633
CMS Certification Number435020
AccreditationsAHCA Bronze 2022
Avantara Huron is administered by Laurie Solem.
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
Pets not allowed
Specific ProgramsCardiac Recovery Care, Orthopedic Recovery Care, Pulmonary Recovery Care
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Private pay
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Medicaid
41% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Avantara Huron from 2011–2022, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2022 — the home's most recent complete cost report, an older period than most facilities report.
Occupancy Rate
36.8%
↓ 30.8pp vs 2021
Net Patient Income
-$703.5K
↓ ~$346.9K vs 2021
Payroll Costs
$1.2M
↓ ~$217.0K vs 2021
Operating Margin
-45.9%
↓ 31.6pp vs 2021
Finances and operations
Based on the home's most recent complete CMS SNF Cost Report — fiscal year ending in 12/2022. This is an older period than most facilities report, so compare with that in mind.
For-profit
Net patient revenue
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$1.5M
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$703.5K
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
For-profit
Net patient revenue
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$1.5M
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$703.5K
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Other income
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$1.0K
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Payroll costs
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
$1.2M
80.6% of net patient revenue
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Other operating costs
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.0M
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
Total costs
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$2.2M
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Admissions
17 totalCoverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare
35%
Private pay
24%
Medicaid
41%
Discharges
40 totalCoverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare
13%
Private pay
28%
Medicaid
60%
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Dakota average is: 58.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Bethany Home Sioux Falls/Bethany Home-Brandon | NH AL IL MC SNF | Sioux Falls | 112
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112
SD AVG
69
Rank
#11 / 116 | - | - | 5.61
Facility
5.61
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#4 / 65 | -15% | +29% | $0
Facility
$0
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 13
Facility
13
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#27 / 65 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#35 / 65 | 1 | 42 | - |
65
Facility
65
SD AVG
42
Rank
#25 / 148 | Augustana Lutheran Church | $5.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
SD AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#30 / 58 | $4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
SD AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#21 / 58 | 68.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
68.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
SD AVG
58.6%
Rank
#8 / 58 | 435096 | ||||
| Tieszen Memorial Home Inc | NH AL HOS MC SNF | Marion | 64
Facility
64
SD AVG
69
Rank
#53 / 116 |
91.1%
Facility
91.1%
SD AVG
84%
Rank
#12 / 33 | +8% | 4.58
Facility
4.58
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#14 / 65 | +21% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 7
Facility
7
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#9 / 65 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#19 / 65 | - | 58 | - |
23
Facility
23
SD AVG
42
Rank
#107 / 148 | Tieszen Memorial Home Inc | $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#32 / 58 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#26 / 58 | 61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
58.6%
Rank
#10 / 58 | 435069 | ||||
| Westhills Village | NH AL HC IL PC SNF | Rapid City | 44
Facility
44
SD AVG
69
Rank
#89 / 116 |
93.4%
Facility
93.4%
SD AVG
84%
Rank
#9 / 33 | +11% | 4.26
Facility
4.26
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#17 / 65 | +31% | -2% | $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 | 1 | 41 | - |
21
Facility
21
SD AVG
42
Rank
#111 / 148 | Bradley Archer | $6.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SD AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#27 / 58 | $8.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$8.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SD AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#5 / 58 | 128.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
128.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
SD AVG
58.6%
Rank
#1 / 58 | 435033 | ||||
| Bethesda Home of Aberdeen | NH AL HC RC SNF | Aberdeen (Aberdeen Township) | 86
Facility
86
SD AVG
69
Rank
#27 / 116 | - | - | 5.41
Facility
5.41
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#11 / 65 | +1% | +25% | $0
Facility
$0
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#1 / 67 | 6
Facility
6
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#8 / 65 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#15 / 65 | - | 42 | - |
85
Facility
85
SD AVG
42
Rank
#1 / 148 | Christian Retirement Center Of Northern California | $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#40 / 58 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#32 / 58 | 73%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
73%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
58.6%
Rank
#6 / 58 | 435071 | ||||
| Avantara Huron | - | NH MC SNF | Sw Huron | 80
Facility
80
SD AVG
69
Rank
#34 / 116 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
68
Facility
68
SD AVG
42
Rank
#21 / 148 | $1.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $1.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 80.6%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 435057 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Avantara Huron
Is Avantara Huron in a walkable area?
Avantara Huron has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Avantara Huron?
According to SD state health department records, Avantara Huron's license number is 10633.
How long has Avantara Huron been in business?
Avantara Huron has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Avantara Huron?
No, Avantara Huron has a no-pet policy.
Does Avantara Huron operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Avantara Huron is registered as a for-profit in SD.
Who is the administrator of Avantara Huron?
Laurie Solem is the administrator of Avantara Huron.
How many beds does Avantara Huron have?
Avantara Huron has 80 beds.
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