Occupancy rate
63%
Lower than the South Dakota average: 79.9%Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Prairie Heights Healthcare
Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care · Aberdeen, SD
CMS overall rating
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Prairie Heights Healthcare
Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care · Aberdeen, SD
CMS overall rating
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Prairie Heights Healthcare accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Overview of Prairie Heights Healthcare
Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen, South Dakota, offers top-notch senior living with a focus on individual wellness and recovery. Seniors can enjoy a variety of personalized care services to make their stay as comfortable as possible. Whether it’s skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term stays, or physical therapy, there’s something for everyone to feel at ease and well-cared for in this vibrant community.
Dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where residents can thrive, Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen offers a range of amenities and programs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies tailored to each individual. With both long and short-term care options, residents can find support, learn new strategies, and connect with others in similar situations. Prairie Heights Healthcare is dedicated to helping residents achieve their personal health goals and maintain their independence.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
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.
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 52m per day
vs South Dakota avg
+3%
Standout metric
Physical Therapist is +295% 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 | ▼ 39% State avg: 48m 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 | ▲ 77% 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 | ▼ 15% State avg: 2h 37m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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 | ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 19m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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 | ▲ 295% 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 | ▼ 41% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
Avg. Length of Stay
101 days
99-bed community Rank #21 / 117Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 117 homes in South Dakota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Dakota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation Rank #14 / 51Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 51 homes in South Dakota. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Dakota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #79 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 159 homes in South Dakota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across South Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
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
IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025
ExpirationJune 30, 2026
CountyBrown
License Number10588
Prairie Heights Healthcare is administrated by Darcy Albrecht.
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation Therapy
Long & Short Term Care
Licensed Professional Staff
Pain Management
Dental Care
Dialysis
Podiatry Services
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.74
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.74
51% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.51
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.15
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.15
38% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 1.85
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.5%
5% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 21.5%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.6%
33% worse than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 11.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
12% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
80.4%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
80.4%
50% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.2%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.2%
21% better than South Dakota averageSouth Dakota average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$13.0M
Profit
$1.9M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$13.0M
Profit
$1.9M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.1M
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.
$5.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.1M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Darcy Albrecht serves as the Executive Director at Prairie Heights Healthcare, leading the community with a focus on personalized care and holistic healing. Darcy oversees the team dedicated to treating residents like family and ensuring a safe, supportive environment, especially during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aberdeen's city center to Prairie Heights Healthcare's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.22 miles to nearest hospital (Avera St. Luke's Hospital)
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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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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). | Aberdeen (Melrose Addition) | 86
Facility
86
SD AVG
69
Rank
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92.8%
Facility
92.8%
SD AVG
79.9%
Rank
#8 / 54 | +16% | 4.38
Facility
4.38
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
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SD AVG
$38.5k
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#1 / 59 | 7
Facility
7
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#8 / 59 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#18 / 59 | - | 85 |
12
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SD AVG
39
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#127 / 159 | Scott Eisenbeisz | $11.8M
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SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#13 / 55 | $8.6M
Facility
$8.6M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#5 / 55 | 72.5%
Facility
72.5%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#6 / 55 | 435073 | ||||
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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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Aberdeen | 81
Facility
81
SD AVG
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Rank
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Facility
4.62
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
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Facility
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SD AVG
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Rank
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Facility
12
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#24 / 59 | 1.7
Facility
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SD AVG
3.3
Rank
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31
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31
SD AVG
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Rank
#93 / 159 | - | - | - | - | 435042 | ||||
| Aberdeen Health and Rehab |
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).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Aberdeen | 78
Facility
78
SD AVG
69
Rank
#38 / 117 |
92.0%
Facility
92.0%
SD AVG
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Rank
#11 / 54 | +15% | 4.59
Facility
4.59
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#12 / 57 | +1% | +6% | $44.2k
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SD AVG
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Rank
#50 / 59 | 27
Facility
27
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#51 / 59 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#45 / 59 | 4 | 74 |
8
Facility
8
SD AVG
39
Rank
#139 / 159 | Kristopher Glaser | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
SD AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#27 / 55 | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
SD AVG
$2.6M
Rank
#15 / 55 | 66.3%
Facility
66.3%
SD AVG
40.8%
Rank
#13 / 55 | 435041 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Heights Healthcare
Is Prairie Heights Healthcare in a walkable area?
Prairie Heights Healthcare has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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%.
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.
Are there photos of Prairie Heights Healthcare?
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