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The Courtyard Westhills Village
The Courtyard Westhills Village is an assisted living community in Rapid City, South Dakota, offering assisted living, rehabilitation services, and respite care. With a 60-bed capacity, this community accepts Medicare, which is uncommon among similar communities. It is also affiliated with the Clarkson Health Care network as well as a broader campus that features therapy services, a Support Plus Program, and in-home care.
Amenities include a wellness space with specialized classes, activity and group areas, a welcoming outdoor inner courtyard, and a sun deck with southern exposure. Furthermore, living spaces feature handicap-accessible bathrooms and showers, generous closet space, expanded cable service, and central heating and cooling throughout. Floor plans are available in one- and two-bedroom configurations, and the building is equipped with a full fire sprinkler system and smoke detectors. Volunteer programs, clinical services, and respite stays are provided through 24-hour nursing staffing.
A comprehensive continuum of services is also provided, including therapy and in-home care, offering a level of care coordination that standalone assisted living communities often cannot match, which appeals to families and older adults anticipating progressing needs. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The Courtyard Westhills Village is a practical option for older adults in the greater Rapid City area seeking assisted living support within a structured, amenity-rich environment, particularly those looking for seamless access to on-site rehabilitation and respite care.
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The Courtyard Westhills Village is administered by Kelsey Bertsch.
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4.4 miles from city center
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Dakota average is: 58.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Westhills Village | NH AL HC IL PC SNF | Rapid City | 44
Facility
44
SD AVG
69
Rank
#89 / 116 |
93.4%
Facility
93.4%
SD AVG
84%
Rank
#9 / 33 | +11% | 4.26
Facility
4.26
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#17 / 65 | +31% | -2% | $13.5k
Facility
$13.5k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#28 / 67 | 9
Facility
9
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#17 / 65 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#27 / 65 | 1 | 41 | - |
21
Facility
21
SD AVG
42
Rank
#111 / 148 | Bradley Archer | $6.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SD AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#27 / 58 | $8.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$8.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SD AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#5 / 58 | 128.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
128.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
SD AVG
58.6%
Rank
#1 / 58 | 435033 | ||||
| Avantara North | NH HOS MC SNF | Rapid City | 68
Facility
68
SD AVG
69
Rank
#45 / 116 |
96.6%
Facility
96.6%
SD AVG
84%
Rank
#1 / 33 | +15% | 2.99
Facility
2.99
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#58 / 65 | +43% | -31% | $33.8k
Facility
$33.8k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#45 / 67 | 20
Facility
20
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#40 / 65 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#44 / 65 | 2 | 66 | - |
39
Facility
39
SD AVG
42
Rank
#77 / 148 | - | $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#21 / 58 | $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#24 / 58 | 53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
58.6%
Rank
#40 / 58 | 435064 | ||||
| Fountain Springs Healthcare Center | NH MC RC SNF | Rapid City | 10
Facility
10
SD AVG
69
Rank
#115 / 116 | - | - | 3.46
Facility
3.46
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#41 / 65 | -2% | -20% | $22.5k
Facility
$22.5k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#40 / 67 | 11
Facility
11
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#20 / 65 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#11 / 65 | 2 | 82 | - |
16
Facility
16
SD AVG
42
Rank
#120 / 148 | - | $10.4M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $4.2M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 40.8%*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 435110 | ||||
| Avantara Mountain View | NH SNF | Rapid City | 95
Facility
95
SD AVG
69
Rank
#25 / 116 | - | - | 3.53
Facility
3.53
SD AVG
4.34
Rank
#41 / 65 | -15% | -19% | $9.3k
Facility
$9.3k
SD AVG
$38.5k
Rank
#20 / 67 | 16
Facility
16
SD AVG
14.8
Rank
#31 / 65 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
SD AVG
3.3
Rank
#44 / 65 | 2 | 89 | - |
83
Facility
83
SD AVG
42
Rank
#8 / 148 | - | $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#10 / 58 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#14 / 58 | 54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SD AVG
58.6%
Rank
#35 / 58 | 435040 |
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The Courtyard Westhills Village is located in Rapid City, South Dakota.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Courtyard Westhills Village
What is the license number of The Courtyard Westhills Village?
According to SD state health department records, The Courtyard Westhills Village's license number is 68559.
How long has The Courtyard Westhills Village been in business?
The Courtyard Westhills Village has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does The Courtyard Westhills Village have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Courtyard Westhills Village on this page.
Are pets allowed at The Courtyard Westhills Village?
No, The Courtyard Westhills Village has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of The Courtyard Westhills Village?
Kelsey Bertsch is the administrator of The Courtyard Westhills Village.
How many beds does The Courtyard Westhills Village have?
The Courtyard Westhills Village has 60 beds.
Are there photos of The Courtyard Westhills Village?
Yes — there are 11 photos of The Courtyard Westhills Village in the photo gallery on this page.
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