Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Avantara North 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. As one of South Dakota’s most trusted nursing homes, 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 North 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.
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Avantara North is administrated by Block, Celina.
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
1.4 miles from city center
1620 North 7th St. Rapid City, SD 57701
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 9.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 8.8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 8.3 | No |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 0 | 31 | 9,732 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,855 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,189 | 89 | 98% | 8.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,468 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,355 | 89 | 98% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 799 | 87 | 96% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 486 | 59 | 65% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 434 | 66 | 73% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 432 | 64 | 70% | 6.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 412 | 54 | 59% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 380 | 57 | 63% | 6.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 345 | 63 | 69% | 3.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 223 | 28 | 31% | 7.9 |
Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2022 – Aug 2025)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 07, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Nursing Services | F0726 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | G | Quality of Care | F0690 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0628 | Corrected |
| Jan 14, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0604 | Corrected |
| Jan 14, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Jan 14, 2025 | F | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| Jan 14, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0742 | Corrected |
| Jan 14, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Oct 07, 2024 | G | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Oct 07, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Sep 28, 2023 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Sep 28, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Sep 28, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Administration | F0849 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | E | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
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)
Showing all 1 penalties (Oct 2024 - Oct 2024)
Historical financial and operational data for Avantara North based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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