Dow Rummel Village

Assisted Living Home
Overview of Dow Rummel Village

Dow Rummel Village is an extraordinary nonprofit organization in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, dedicated to providing a premier life plan retirement community that encompasses assisted living levels of care. With a remarkable 60-year history of service, they offer a comprehensive range of services under one roof, including independent living, memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing, respite care, and more.
Residents in this assisted living home have the opportunity to choose different levels of care that best suit their needs. Whether they opt for independent living, where they can enjoy the freedom and autonomy of a vibrant community, or require the specialized support and assistance provided in memory care or assisted living, every aspect is thoughtfully tailored to enhance their well-being. Discover a variety of floor plans, including spacious studios, comfortable one-bedroom suites, and inviting two-bedroom options. From personal assistance with daily living to weekly housekeeping and convenient transportation services, residents can truly embrace a worry-free lifestyle.

(605) 336-1490

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
South Dakota average: 2.7/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
South Dakota average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
South Dakota average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
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.
5h 12m per day

This home provides 20% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

South Dakota average: 4h 20m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 79

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the South Dakota average
Occupancy rate 93.7%
Residents per day (avg) 47
Occupancy rate
93.7%
Residents per day (avg)
47

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

75% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

24% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$28.4M
Surplus of revenue
$1.8M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$28,390,852.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,804,372.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.3M
39.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.3M
Total costs $26.6M
Bed community size
79-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Assisted Living Facility
License Date
November 12, 2025
License Expiration
June 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 49739
CMS Certification Number: 435127
County: Minnehaha

Ownership & operating entity

Dow Rummel Village is administrated by Hahn, Christopher.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Kjersten M. Joachim, Director of Marketing

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Enhanced Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Life Enrichment, Link Tech Services, Wellness
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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
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AL

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Places of interest near Dow Rummel Village

Address 1.2 miles from city center — 1.71 miles to nearest hospital (Sanford Heart Hospital)

Address 1321 W Dow Rummel St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

99
Total Staff
63
Employees
36
Contractors
25,281
Total Hours (Quarter)
34
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse119.8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse910.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant459.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
4 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
65 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
16 staff
3.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
2.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.3%
of total hours from contractors
2,600 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 11 Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant34114515,65491100%9.2
Registered Nurse101113,08591100%9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse5492,0918492%10.7
Mental Health Service Worker2026026673%8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff2025436774%7.8
Nurse Practitioner2025416673%8
Administrator3035206470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025206571%8
Speech Language Pathologist0443467077%2.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0332826875%2.3
Physical Therapy Aide0222426066%3.9
Qualified Social Worker0332057178%2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0221933943%4.9
Dental Services Staff1011713437%5
Physical Therapy Assistant0331675257%3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0226567%10.9
Dietitian2024855%8
Medical Director011844%2

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

South Dakota average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations 7
Citations per inspection
1.17

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

3 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 7 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 3
67% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

0 critical citations More info South Dakota average: 0.3

3 serious citations 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)
Pharmacy serious citation Nov 13, 2025

Quality of Care serious citation Oct 30, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition serious citation Aug 21, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 21, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
46 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (6.5%)
Medicaid 9 (19.6%)
Private Pay/Other 34 (73.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 11.2
7% 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. 28.3
18% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.5%
10% 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 25.7%
12% worse 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 34.8%
31% worse than 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 0.6%
88% 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 2.1%
54% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% 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 2.9%
47% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.0%
22% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.2%
21% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 24.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.0%
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 91.1%
6% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 96.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.3%
6% better 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 84.9%
9% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 78.2%

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 $8K
80% 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 $8K
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. Aug 15, 2024
$8K

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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