Avantara Mountainview

Nursing Home · South Dakota, SD
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Avantara Mountainview

Nursing Home in South Dakota

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Avantara Mountainview accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Avantara Mountainview

Avantara Mountainview 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. One of the most trusted nursing homes in South Dakota, 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 Mountainview 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) 343-8577

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 19.5% Above SD avg.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 17.6% Above SD avg.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 4.5% Above SD avg.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 9.9% Above SD avg.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to South Dakota state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 39th out of 62 homes in South Dakota.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 25m per day
Rank #39 / 62Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 62 homes in South Dakota.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Dakota average, with a ranking across 62 South Dakota SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility South Dakota avg (3h 46m per day)
vs South Dakota avg
-9%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +33% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 46m per day ▼ 4% State avg: 48m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 30m per day ▲ 3% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 32m per day ▼ 3% State avg: 2h 37m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 59m per day ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 19m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 4m per day ▲ 33% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 31m per day ■ Avg State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Higher occupancy than the South Dakota average: 79.9%
Occupancy rate 80.9% Rank #32 / 59Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 59 homes in South Dakota.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Dakota average, with its statewide rank out of 59. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 129 days
Occupancy rate
80.9% Rank #32 / 59Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 59 homes in South Dakota.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Dakota average, with its statewide rank out of 59. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
129 days

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

25% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.2M
Profit
$179.8K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.2M Rank #8 / 59Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 59 homes in South Dakota.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the South Dakota SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$179.8K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #15 / 59Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 59 homes in South Dakota.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Dakota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$6.2M
40.6% of revenue Rank #41 / 59Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 59 homes in South Dakota.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the South Dakota average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.9M
Total costs $15.0M
Bed community size
95-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #6 / 27Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 27 homes in South Dakota.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across South Dakota SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
ExpirationJune 30, 2026
CountyPennington
License Number10669

Ownership & Operating Entity

Avantara Mountainview is administrated by Karlson, Laura.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPost-Surgical Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Stroke & Other Neurological Conditions, Cardiac Care, Oncology Recovery Care, Wound Care, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Care

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Inspection History

In South Dakota, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure is the state agency responsible for conducting unannounced surveys and monitoring facility quality.

The data displayed corresponds to the last 5 years.

4 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

Date December 12, 2024
Other

22 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

South Dakota average: 19 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Avantara Mountainview

The most recent inspection on December 12, 2024, identified deficiencies related to nonfunctional wheelchair straps on one of the facility-operated buses and multiple issues with care planning, medication administration, infection control, and antibiotic use. Earlier inspections showed similar themes, including medication errors, inadequate infection prevention practices, incomplete care plans, and issues with pain management following a substantiated complaint investigation in May 2024. Inspectors cited problems with documentation, monitoring of residents after dialysis, and staff adherence to hygiene protocols. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges in medication management and infection control, with corrective actions implemented but recurring citations over time.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

South Dakota average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations
16 Rank #26 / 64Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 64 homes in South Dakota.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Dakota state average, with a ranking across all 64 SD SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

South Dakota average 14.8

Citations per inspection
4 Rank #40 / 64Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 64 homes in South Dakota.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Dakota mean across 64 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

South Dakota average 3.34


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

14 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 2
11% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

0 critical citations More info South Dakota average: 0.3

2 serious citations More info South Dakota average: 1.8

14 moderate citations More info South Dakota average: 12.6

0 minor citations More info South Dakota average: 0
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Dec 12, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Dec 12, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Dec 12, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Dec 12, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in South Dakota

Avantara Mountainview is located in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Dakota.

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+
General South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
SD

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General SD resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SD

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

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
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

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Dakota SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, SD resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
SD

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1
General 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

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

Benefits
Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+
General SD resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SD

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General 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

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

Benefits
Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+
General 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

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
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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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rapid City's city center to Avantara Mountainview's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.06 miles to nearest hospital (Monument Health Behavioral Health Center)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 137
Employees 113
Contractors 24
Staff to resident ratio 1.67:1
13% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average ratio: 1.91:1

Avg staff/day 50
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 34,508
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 60
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.4%

2,545 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 7 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant6006016,45991100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse120123,75991100%9.5
Registered Nurse137203,50391100%8.8
Medication Aide/Technician100103,13091100%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,6016571%8
Other Dietary Services Staff7077167077%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0555987987%6.4
Speech Language Pathologist0335296369%6.1
Nurse Practitioner1015086470%7.9
Dental Services Staff1015016369%7.9
Dietitian1014936369%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014856268%7.8
Administrator1014806369%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide0334786066%6.5
RN Director of Nursing1014736066%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0554106571%6
Qualified Social Worker0113876066%6.4
60 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
20 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 77%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 87%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 69%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 66%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 66%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 82
Medicare
11
13.4% of residents
Medicaid
51
62.2% of residents
Private pay or other
20
24.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, 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. 8.3
31% better 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. 20.1
16% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-stay resident measures
Average South Dakota avg: 2.6 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 16.6%
26% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.3%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.6%
23% 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 26.0%
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 1.7%
66% better 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 3.4%
25% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 8.8%
154% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 3.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
56% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
73% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.1%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 24.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.9%
25% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.5%
In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 96.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.76
17% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.51

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.08
42% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.85

Short-stay resident measures
Average South Dakota avg: 2.6 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 40.5%
52% 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 2.1%
17% worse 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 14.9%
81% 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. 20.5%
5% 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. 11.1%
5% better 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. 1.0%
25% 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. 50.7%
6% 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. 54.0%
7% better than 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 $9K
77% 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 $9K
South Dakota average $40K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

May 15, 2024 · $9K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 15, 2024
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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

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Avantara Arrowhead
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.

Rapid City (Broadmoor Subdivision)68 75.2% -6%2.80 +52%-36%5343.8961 12 Preston, Philip$10.7M$2.9M27.3%435051

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Frequently Asked Questions about Avantara Mountainview

What neighborhood is Avantara Mountainview in?

Avantara Mountainview is in the Mountain View Road neighborhood of Rapid City.

Is Avantara Mountainview in a walkable area?

Avantara Mountainview has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Avantara Mountainview?

According to SD state health department records, Avantara Mountainview's license number is 10669.

When does Avantara Mountainview's license expire?

According to SD state health department records, Avantara Mountainview's license expires on June 30, 2026.

Who is the administrator of Avantara Mountainview?

Laura Karlson is the administrator of Avantara Mountainview.

How many beds does Avantara Mountainview have?

Avantara Mountainview has 95 beds.

Are there photos of Avantara Mountainview?

Yes — there are 14 photos of Avantara Mountainview in the photo gallery on this page.

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