Occupancy rate
87%
In line with South Dakota averageMostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Nursing Home
Avantara North
Avantara North is a rehabilitation facility in Rapid City, South Dakota. It offers a range of healthcare services including memory care, post-surgical care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized programs for various medical conditions. The facility prides itself on providing quality medical care with a personal touch.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
68
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87.3%
Residents per day (avg)
65
Occupancy rate
87.3%
Residents per day (avg)
65
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.4M
Profit
$427.8K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11,413,115.00
Profit
$427,777.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.0M
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with South Dakota averageOccupied beds
59 / 68
Average residents
51 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Home
Status
Active
Issuance
July 1, 2025
Expiration
June 30, 2026
County:
Pennington
Additional licensing details
License number:
10665
CMS Certification Number:
435064
Accreditations:
2023 AHCA Bronze award
Ownership & operating entity
Avantara North is administrated by Block, Celina.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Memory Care, Post-Surgical Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Stroke & Other Neurological Conditions, Cardiac Care, Oncology Recovery Care, Wound Care, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Care
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
5
South Dakota average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Total health citations
20
Citations per inspection
4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
2
2
11% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.8
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
18 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Rapid City
The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
Fountain Springs Healthcare Center
-1%
-12%
+9%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Rapid City
90
16
-
87.3%
$8,775,689.00
$2,724,201.00
31%
86
3.8153
3
11
2
-1%-12%+9%
Avantara Mountain View
+34%
-21%
+1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SD 57702
101
-
-
80.9%
$15,216,258.00
$4,404,160.00
28.9%
87
3.4135
1
16
2
+34%-21%+1%
Avantara North
+1%
-28%
+9%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SD 57701
69
-
-
87.3%
$11,409,575.00
$3,232,546.00
28.3%
65
3.1184
1
20
2
+1%-28%+9%
Avantara Saint Cloud
+30%
-32%
+11%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SD 57701
78
-
HENNEY, LAURA
89.0%
$11,129,142.00
$3,100,797.00
27.9%
73
2.9518
1
18
2
+30%-32%+11%
Good Samaritan Society – St Martin Village
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SD 57702
60
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fountain Springs Healthcare Center
Type of care:
AL
IL
SNF
Community:
Rapid City
Bed Count:
90
CCN:
435110
Occupancy:
87.3%
Home Revenue:
$8,775,689.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,724,201.00
Payroll %:
31%
Avg Residents/Day:
86
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8153
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
11
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Avantara Mountain View
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
SD 57702
Bed Count:
101
CCN:
435040
Occupancy:
80.9%
Home Revenue:
$15,216,258.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,404,160.00
Payroll %:
28.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
87
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4135
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
16
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+34%
+34%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Avantara North
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
SD 57701
Bed Count:
69
CCN:
435064
Occupancy:
87.3%
Home Revenue:
$11,409,575.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,232,546.00
Payroll %:
28.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
65
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1184
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-28%
-28%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Avantara Saint Cloud
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
SD 57701
Bed Count:
78
Operator:
HENNEY, LAURA
CCN:
435060
Occupancy:
89.0%
Home Revenue:
$11,129,142.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,100,797.00
Payroll %:
27.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
73
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9518
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
18
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-32%
-32%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
82
Total Staff
72
Employees
10
Contractors
22,598
Total Hours (Quarter)
31
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| 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 |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
63 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
7 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
3.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.6%
of total hours from contractors
2,390 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
| 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 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
62 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (6.5%)
Medicaid
42 residents (67.7%)
Private pay or other
16 residents (25.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.7
31% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 12.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
31.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
31.0
30% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 23.9
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.4%
32% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 22.3%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
37.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
37.2%
63% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 22.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.4%
In line with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 26.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
48% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 5.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
51% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 4.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%
5% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 3.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.5%
54% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 5.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 4.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.0%
59% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 24.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.5%
In line with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 95.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.2%
In line with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 96.9%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.7%
In line with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 84.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.1%
10% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$12K
69% lower than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: $40K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
In line with South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 0.0
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$12K
South Dakota average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 7, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 7, 2024
$12K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Avantara North based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.3%
↑ 5.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
$427,777
↑ ~$65K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,654,986
↑ ~$394K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.8%
↑ 0.4pp vs 2022
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