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Westhills Village

255 Texas St, Rapid City, SD 57701 View Map

Westhills Village is a Memory Care Home in South Dakota

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Overview of Westhills Village

Relish a life filled with enriching experiences and a supportive environment. Nestled in Rapid City, South Dakota, Westhills Village Health Care Facility provides a range of options tailored to meet the needs of seniors such as independent senior living and retirement community to assisted living and health care services. This assisted living community has a vibrant and engaging atmosphere, ensuring residents feel right at home.
With an unwavering dedication to surpassing the needs and expectations of retirees, Westhills Village offers a comprehensive care program. Westhills Village seamlessly combines comfort, care, and convenience, making it an ideal destination for senior residents seeking an independent lifestyle and those who require additional support.

(605) 342-0255

Managed by Kelsey Bertsch

Administrator of health care

Kelsey Bertsch serves as the Administrator of health care at Westhills Village Health Care Facility. She leads the team dedicated to meeting the physical and emotional needs of residents in a compassionate and professional environment, ensuring high-quality care throughout their stay.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.59/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 44

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

152.5%

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

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

33% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$28.5M

Surplus of revenue

$10.3M

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$28,497,853.00

Surplus of revenue

$10,287,358.00

Payroll costs

$6.7M

23.7% of revenue

Other operating costs

$11.5M

Total costs $18.2M

44-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 21 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Home

License Date

January 7, 2025

License Expiration

June 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 10721

County: Pennington

Ownership & operating entity

Westhills Village is administrated by Bertsch, Kelsey.

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Westhills Village

SNF

Rapid City

ARCHER, BRADLEY

152.5%

$7,495,850.00

$6,741,443.00

89.9%

38.10

4/5

4.5931

3/5

4/5

5/5

Black Hills Care And Rehabilitation Center

Rapid City

Westhills Village

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Rapid City

Bed Count: 44

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ARCHER, BRADLEY

CCN: 435033

Occupancy: 152.5%

Home Revenue: $7,495,850.00

Payroll Costs: $6,741,443.00

Payroll %: 89.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 38.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.5931

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Black Hills Care And Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: AL

Community: Rapid City

Pets Allowed: No

255 Texas St, Rapid City, SD 57701

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

17,895

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

6.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	12	7.7	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	7.3	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	43	7.2	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

74 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Therapy Services

17 staff

3.7hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

2.9hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

6.7hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

11.4%

of total hours from contractors

2,041 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	43	0	43	7,474	91	100%	7.2
Registered Nurse	12	0	12	2,788	91	100%	7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	0	8	1,645	91	100%	7.3
Medication Aide/Technician	11	0	11	1,356	87	96%	7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	720	70	77%	6.7
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	691	70	77%	4.3
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	496	61	67%	8.1
Administrator	1	0	1	488	61	67%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	8	8	474	80	88%	2.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	430	64	70%	4.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	376	47	52%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	255	65	71%	2.9
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	191	41	45%	4.7

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Inspections

Total Citations

Critical (J-L)

Serious (G-I)

Citations/Inspection

Jul 2025

Last Inspection

Citation Severity Distribution

Minor (A-C)

Moderate (D-F)

Serious (G-I)

Critical (J-L)

Top Deficiency Categories

Quality of Life & Care

22% of total

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

22% of total

Infection Control

11% of total

Resident Rights

11% of total

Pharmacy Services

11% of total

Citation Sources

Standard Inspections 7

Complaint Investigations 3

State Comparison (SD)

Citations

South Dakota average: 14.8

Critical Citations

South Dakota average: 0.3

Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)

Date	Severity ?	Category	Tag	Status
Jul 08, 2025	D	Abuse/Neglect	F0609	Corrected
Jul 08, 2025	G	Pharmacy	F0760	Corrected
Nov 21, 2024	E	Abuse/Neglect	F0600	Corrected
Nov 21, 2024	E	Infection Control	F0880	Corrected
Nov 21, 2024	F	Nutrition	F0812	Corrected
Nov 21, 2024	D	Quality of Care	F0684	Corrected
Nov 21, 2024	D	Quality of Care	F0699	Corrected
Nov 21, 2024	D	Resident Rights	F0558	Corrected
Mar 31, 2022	D	Care Planning	F0658	Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit

Resident Census by Payment Source

37 Total Residents

Medicare 12 (32.4%)

Private Pay/Other 25 (67.6%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Family Engagement

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

Active Resident Council

High-Risk Clinical Events

9.9 Score

17% better than avg South Dakota avg: 12.0

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline

22.6 Score

6% better than avg South Dakota avg: 23.9

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased

25.6%

Lost Too Much Weight

6.6%

Urinary Tract Infection

2.0%

Depressive Symptoms

0.0%

Falls with Major Injury

2.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine

84.8%

Antipsychotic Use

12.4%

Walking Ability Worsened

14.7%

Influenza Vaccine

96.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers

0.0%

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence

27.5%

Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine

86.5% Near average South Dakota: 84.4%

Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication

0.0% 100% better than avg South Dakota: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine

75.6% Near average South Dakota: 78.2%

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Westhills Village based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 152.5% ↓ 2.1pp vs 2022

Net Income $10,287,358 ↑ ~$19.4M vs 2022

Total Payroll $8,560,935 ↑ ~$685K vs 2022

Profit Margin 137.2% ↑ 271.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	113.9%	112.8%	113.7%	110.8%	162.9%	151.9%	173.0%	161.6%	163.0%	157.1%	154.6%	152.5%
Beds	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44
Net Income	$3,445,372	$2,354,310	$3,011,325	$1,603,386	$2,781,669	$3,375,126	$2,428,104	$7,584,333	$7,119,476	$10,061,990	-$9,147,474	$10,287,358
Gross Revenue	$9,902,652	$9,984,944	$9,859,885	$10,031,953	$10,107,846	$5,837,342	$6,376,030	$6,184,242	$5,930,680	$6,275,476	$6,822,711	$7,495,850
Operating Expenses	$11,794,904	$11,756,587	$12,065,235	$11,874,831	$12,034,561	$12,596,396	$13,588,074	$14,659,578	$14,615,524	$16,424,077	$18,291,088	$17,366,219
Net Patient Revenue	$9,506,978	$9,527,616	$9,483,862	$9,597,770	$9,512,636	$4,979,263	$5,615,728	$5,443,637	$5,208,027	$5,586,118	$6,060,314	$6,651,574
Total Payroll	$5,093,135	$5,577,019	$5,821,463	$5,699,241	$6,056,580	$6,420,155	$6,665,430	$6,899,749	$7,044,289	$7,142,994	$7,876,045	$8,560,935
Profit Margin %	34.8%	23.6%	30.5%	16.0%	27.5%	57.8%	38.1%	122.6%	120.0%	160.3%	-134.1%	137.2%
Medicare %	34.7%	30.9%	27.9%	30.2%	19.8%	23.9%	20.8%	18.4%	18.5%	22.6%	24.8%	23.2%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	65.3%	69.1%	72.1%	69.8%	80.0%	76.1%	79.2%	81.6%	81.5%	77.4%	75.2%	76.8%
Revenue/Day	$518	$526	$519	$539	$363	$204	$202	$210	$198	$221	$244	$272
Cost/Day	$643	$649	$661	$667	$459	$516	$489	$565	$557	$651	$737	$709
Avg Length of Stay	192.7 days	200.1 days	330.4 days	223.5 days	219.6 days	82.4 days	103.4 days	90.7 days	91.3 days	90.9 days	74.0 days	88.7 days

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Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).

SD Specifics: Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

General: Age 60+, South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

SD Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Dakota Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).

SD Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, SD resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

SD Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; weatherization add-on available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

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.

SD Specifics: Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Dakota SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SD resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

SD Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).

SD Specifics: Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Property Tax Reduction Program

South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes

General: Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1, 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.

SD Specifics: Refunds up to $575; ~10,000 seniors benefit annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

General: Age 60+, SD resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

SD Specifics: 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

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), 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).

SD Specifics: Saves ~$300-$600/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

General: Age 60+, SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged for some services.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

SD Specifics: 6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

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Westhills Village

Westhills Village

Westhills Village is a Memory Care Home in South Dakota

Westhills Village is a Memory Care Home in South Dakota

Managed by Kelsey Bertsch

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Citation Severity Distribution

Top Deficiency Categories

Citation Sources

State Comparison (SD)

Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality Measures

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Short-Stay Resident Measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for South Dakota Seniors

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)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Property Tax Reduction Program

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

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