Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Westhills Village
Westhills Village
Westhills Village is a Memory Care Home in South Dakota
Westhills Village is a Memory Care Home in South Dakota
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.
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
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
44
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.7%
Residents per day (avg)
38
Occupancy rate
90.7%
Residents per day (avg)
38
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Finances and operations
Governmental home
Other
Home revenue
$9.9M
Deficit of revenue
-$9.1M
Governmental home
Other
Home revenue
$9,906,011.00
Deficit of revenue
$-9,147,474.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.4M
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.
$12.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.1M
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
ActiveFacility 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.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.Compare Memory Care around Rapid City
Westhills Village
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Rapid City
44
No
21
ARCHER, BRADLEY
90.7%
$6,822,711.00
$6,365,791.00
93.3%
38.10
4/5
4.5931
3/5
4/5
5/5
Black Hills Care And Rehabilitation Center
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Rapid City
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No
33
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255 Texas St, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
100
Total Staff
81
Employees
19
Contractors
17,895
Total Hours (Quarter)
30
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 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2022 – Jul 2025)
3
Inspections
9
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Jul 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
2
22% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
22% of total
Infection Control
1
11% of total
Resident Rights
1
11% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
11% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
7
Complaint Investigations
3
State Comparison (SD)
Avg Citations (State)
14.8
This Facility: 9
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
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 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Resident Census by Payment Source
37
Total Residents
Medicare
12
(32.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
25
(67.6%)
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Programs & Services
Residents' Group
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Nurse Aide Training
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CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
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%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Based Services Waiver
SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
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.
- Services: 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
- 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.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
South Dakota LIEAP
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
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.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
South Dakota SCSEP
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
South Dakota SFMNP
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
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.
- Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
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SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community Based Services Waiver
Requirements:
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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
SD ESP
South Dakota Elderly Services Program
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
South Dakota Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Dakota LIEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
South Dakota SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Dakota Property Tax Reduction from Municipal Taxes
Property Tax Reduction Program
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income).
South Dakota SFMNP
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
South Dakota Property Tax Freeze
Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings).
South Dakota OAA Services
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
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