South Dakota average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Spearfish Canyon Healthcare is administrated by Charlotte Pentheny.
In South Dakota, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure is the state agency responsible for conducting unannounced surveys and monitoring facility quality.
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Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
South Dakota average 14.8
South Dakota average 3.34
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
South Dakota average: 0.3
South Dakota average: 1.8
Spearfish Canyon Healthcare is located in Spearfish, South Dakota.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
2,711 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 42 | 26 | 68 | 13,102 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 3 | 11 | 4,193 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,970 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,521 | 71 | 78% | 7 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,369 | 81 | 89% | 10.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,144 | 67 | 74% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 1 | 4 | 853 | 71 | 78% | 5.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 1 | 2 | 783 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 727 | 81 | 89% | 6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 486 | 63 | 69% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 475 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 402 | 55 | 60% | 7.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 278 | 36 | 40% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 6 | 7% | 5.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.
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Spearfish Canyon Healthcare has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to SD state health department records, Spearfish Canyon Healthcare's license number is 10686.
According to SD state health department records, Spearfish Canyon Healthcare's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Charlotte Pentheny is the administrator of Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.
Spearfish Canyon Healthcare has 105 beds.
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Spearfish Canyon Healthcare is located at 1020 N. 10th St.

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