Prairie Heights Healthcare

Q: Is Prairie Heights Healthcare in a walkable area?

Prairie Heights Healthcare has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the license number of Prairie Heights Healthcare?

According to SD state health department records, Prairie Heights Healthcare's license number is 10588.

Q: When does Prairie Heights Healthcare's license expire?

According to SD state health department records, Prairie Heights Healthcare's license expires on June 30, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Prairie Heights Healthcare?

Prairie Heights Healthcare's occupancy is 63%.

Q: Does Prairie Heights Healthcare operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Prairie Heights Healthcare is registered as a for-profit in SD.

Q: Who is the administrator of Prairie Heights Healthcare?

Darcy Albrecht is the administrator of Prairie Heights Healthcare.

Q: How many beds does Prairie Heights Healthcare have?

Prairie Heights Healthcare has 99 beds.

Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Aberdeen, SD

CMS overall rating

400 8Th Ave Nw, Aberdeen, SD 57401 View map

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Prairie Heights Healthcare accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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Overview of Prairie Heights Healthcare

Prairie Heights Healthcare is a skilled nursing community in Aberdeen, South Dakota, providing rehabilitation therapy, long-term residential care, short-term skilled nursing, and a range of specialized clinical services. Administered by Darcy Albrecht with a Medicare certification, this 99-bed community accepts both Medicaid and Medicare, helping broaden access for individuals with varying financial and healthcare coverage needs. Occupancy is below the state average, with a 63.2% occupancy rate, suggesting availability.

Confirmed care services include rehabilitation therapy, long-term and short-term nursing care, licensed nursing support, pain management, dental services, dialysis, and podiatry care. The availability of both dialysis and on-site dental services is particularly notable for a mid-sized skilled nursing community in the Aberdeen market, offering added convenience for residents managing multiple medical conditions or requiring ongoing specialized treatment. Positioned in one of the most walkable areas among South Dakota nursing communities, with a Walk Score of 85, the community provides convenient access to many nearby services and destinations on foot.

Prairie Heights Healthcare is well-suited for older adults in Aberdeen and throughout Brown County seeking skilled nursing support, post-acute rehabilitation, or long-term residential care, as it has a wide range of specialized services.

Facility Direct Line (605) 225-2550

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

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

Total nursing care / resident

3h 52m per day

This facility South Dakota avg (4h 20m per day)

vs South Dakota avg

-11%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +286% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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.	29m per day	▼ 41% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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.	51m per day	▲ 79% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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 13m per day	▼ 14% State avg: 2h 34m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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	▼ 12% State avg: 3h 23m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist 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.	12m per day	▲ 286% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	18m per day	▼ 42% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

101 days

99-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 85 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

63%

Lower than the South Dakota average: 79.9%

Occupied beds

63 / 99

Average occupied beds in South Dakota homes 51 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusActive

IssuanceJuly 1, 2025

ExpirationJune 30, 2026 Expires in 6 days

CountyBrown

License Number10588

CMS Certification Number435004

Prairie Heights Healthcare is administered by Darcy Albrecht.

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Licensed Professional Staff

Pain Management

Dental Care

Dialysis

Podiatry Services

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 5 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the South Dakota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. South Dakota state average

Overall vs. SD average

Latest Inspection July 31, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	SD Average	vs. SD Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	5	19	This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical South Dakota nursing home (5 vs. SD avg 19).↓ 74% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	1.7	6.3	This facility has 73% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical South Dakota nursing home (1.7 vs. SD avg 6.3).↓ 73% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1	3.2	This facility has 69% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical South Dakota nursing home (1 vs. SD avg 3.2).↓ 69% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	SD Average	vs. SD Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	5	6	This facility has 17% fewer total inspections than a typical South Dakota nursing home (5 vs. SD avg 6).↓ 17% better

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Inspections since 2024

Total health inspections 3

South Dakota average 4.5

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations

South Dakota average 14.8

Citations per inspection

1.67

South Dakota average 3.34

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

3 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 5 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.3

Serious health citations

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

0 critical citations South Dakota average: 0.3

0 serious citations South Dakota average: 1.8

5 moderate citations South Dakota average: 12.6

0 minor citations South Dakota average: 0

Citations history (last 2 years)

Administration moderate citation Jul 31, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 24, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 24, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 07, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 146

Employees 118

Contractors 28

Staff to resident ratio 2.21 : 1

15% more staff per resident than South Dakota average

Avg staff/day 44

Average shift 6.9 hours

10% worse than South Dakota average

Total staff hours (quarter) 27,811

Nursing staff breakdown

9.1 hours

8.2 hours

8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

2,733 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 23 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 Registered Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	45	23	68	12,367	92	100%	8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	15	0	15	4,899	92	100%	8.2
Registered Nurse	9	1	10	1,801	92	100%	9.1
Physical Therapy Aide	11	0	11	1,762	73	79%	4
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	1,284	92	100%	4.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	6	0	6	1,131	65	71%	4.9
Speech Language Pathologist	8	0	8	1,028	79	86%	3.7
Qualified Social Worker	4	0	4	542	66	72%	4.6
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	1	2	500	62	67%	7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	484	62	67%	7.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	1	0	1	473	66	72%	7.2
Medication Aide/Technician	9	0	9	322	57	62%	3.9
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	131	26	28%	5
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	39	7	8%	5.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8
Medical Director	0	1	1	15	3	3%	5

68 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

15 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

10 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

11 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 79%

5 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 71%

8 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 86%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 72%

1 Administrator

% of Days 70%

2 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 67%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 67%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

% of Days 72%

9 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 62%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 28%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 8%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 8.2

32% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 12.0

Functional decline score 17.3

28% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.4%

44% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.3%

Walking Ability Worsened 15.0%

34% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.6%

8% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury 2.8%

44% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.7%

19% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.7%

50% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 3.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 6.9%

27% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.1%

Antipsychotic Use 19.8%

19% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 24.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

5% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 96.9%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.8%

17% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 84.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.9%

49% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

28% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 78.2%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

93% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

4% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Total residents 66

Medicare

28.8% of residents

Medicaid

33.3% of residents

Private pay or other

37.9% of residents

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Prairie Heights Healthcare from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 63.2% ↓ 4.5pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $1.9M ↓ ~$247.3K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $6.1M ↑ ~$172.3K vs 2022

Operating Margin 16.9% ↓ 1.6pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	81.0%	86.1%	79.6%	75.4%	76.7%	78.6%	77.4%	73.0%	61.0%	62.4%	67.7%	63.2%
Beds	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99	99
Net Income	-$8,758,087	$943,571	$912,949	$646,801	$108,079	-$212,195	-$416,779	$418,958	$2,071,817	$2,624,089	$2,888,301	$1,911,727
Gross Revenue	$9,914,605	$11,086,256	$11,341,212	$11,517,851	$12,482,502	$12,201,558	$12,358,568	$12,013,741	$11,322,505	$12,333,692	$13,451,786	$13,009,613
Operating Expenses	$16,497,181	$7,539,591	$7,149,064	$7,347,788	$8,361,855	$8,516,624	$8,740,913	$8,505,855	$8,144,428	$8,380,653	$9,466,503	$9,351,284
Net Patient Income	-$8,770,978	$926,248	$894,747	$627,138	$89,825	-$230,332	-$428,006	$400,163	$895,456	$1,387,117	$2,154,544	$1,907,286
Net Patient Revenue	$7,726,203	$8,465,839	$8,043,811	$7,974,926	$8,451,680	$8,286,292	$8,312,907	$8,906,018	$9,039,884	$9,767,770	$11,621,047	$11,258,570
Payroll Costs	$4,225,120	$4,601,154	$4,589,119	$4,473,078	$4,659,416	$4,855,959	$4,936,424	$5,072,782	$5,271,793	$5,489,269	$5,948,485	$6,120,798
Operating Margin %	-113.5%	10.9%	11.1%	7.9%	1.1%	-2.8%	-5.2%	4.5%	9.9%	14.2%	18.5%	16.9%
Medicare %	30.6%	33.1%	35.5%	33.8%	36.5%	30.8%	30.7%	27.7%	33.6%	32.5%	40.1%	40.3%
Medicaid %	43.7%	40.4%	37.8%	38.6%	35.2%	42.5%	44.1%	50.2%	43.8%	42.3%	31.9%	30.5%
Private %	25.7%	26.4%	26.6%	27.6%	28.3%	26.7%	25.2%	22.1%	22.7%	25.2%	27.9%	29.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$263	$272	$280	$293	$304	$292	$297	$338	$409	$433	$475	$493
Cost/Day	$562	$242	$248	$270	$301	$300	$313	$322	$369	$372	$387	$409
Avg Length of Stay	80.6 days	82.1 days	65.4 days	65.5 days	71.1 days	80.7 days	78.8 days	142.6 days	168.6 days	130.4 days	102.7 days	101.1 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$11.3M

Net patient income

$1.9M

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$11.3M

Net patient income

$1.9M

Other income

$4.4K

Payroll costs

$6.1M 54.4% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.2M

Total costs

$9.4M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (93% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 93%

Private pay 4%

Medicaid 3%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 81%

Private pay 12%

Medicaid 7%

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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).

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

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).

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.

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.

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

Is Prairie Heights Healthcare in a walkable area?

Prairie Heights Healthcare has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Prairie Heights Healthcare?

According to SD state health department records, Prairie Heights Healthcare's license number is 10588.

When does Prairie Heights Healthcare's license expire?

According to SD state health department records, Prairie Heights Healthcare's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Prairie Heights Healthcare?

Prairie Heights Healthcare's occupancy is 63%.

Does Prairie Heights Healthcare operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Prairie Heights Healthcare is registered as a for-profit in SD.

Who is the administrator of Prairie Heights Healthcare?

Darcy Albrecht is the administrator of Prairie Heights Healthcare.

How many beds does Prairie Heights Healthcare have?

Prairie Heights Healthcare has 99 beds.

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the South Dakota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2024

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)

Citations history (last 2 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

68 Certified Nursing Assistant

15 Licensed Practical Nurse

10 Registered Nurse

11 Physical Therapy Aide

5 Other Dietary Services Staff

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

8 Speech Language Pathologist

4 Qualified Social Worker

1 Administrator

2 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

9 Medication Aide/Technician

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in South Dakota

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Property Tax Reduction Program

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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Nursing Home in South Dakota