Westhills Village

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Rapid City, SD

CMS overall rating

Westhills Village

Q: What neighborhood is Westhills Village in?

Westhills Village is in the Texas Street neighborhood of Rapid City.

Q: Is Westhills Village in a walkable area?

Westhills Village has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the license number of Westhills Village?

According to SD state health department records, Westhills Village's license number is 10721.

Q: When does Westhills Village's license expire?

According to SD state health department records, Westhills Village's license expires on June 30, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Westhills Village?

Westhills Village's occupancy is 94%.

Q: Does Westhills Village operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Westhills Village is registered as a non-profit in SD.

Q: Who is the administrator of Westhills Village?

Kelsey Bertsch is the administrator of Westhills Village.

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Rapid City, SD

CMS overall rating

255 Texas St, Rapid City, SD 57701 View map

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Westhills Village accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Westhills Village accepts Medicare and private pay.

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.

Facility Direct Line (605) 342-0255

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to South Dakota state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 36m per day

This facility South Dakota avg (4h 20m per day)

vs South Dakota avg

+6%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +190% 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.	1h 13m per day	▲ 51% 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.	28m per day	▼ 4% 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 5m per day	▼ 20% 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.	3h 0m 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.	9m per day	▲ 190% 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.	47m per day	▲ 52% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

89 days

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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

94%

Higher than the South Dakota average: 79.9%

Occupied beds

41 / 44

Average occupied beds in South Dakota homes 51 beds

Best of the Black Hills in multiple categories every year since 2019

Facility TypeNursing Home

IssuanceJanuary 7, 2025

ExpirationJune 30, 2026 Expired

CountyPennington

License Number10721

Westhills Village is administered by Kelsey Bertsch.

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

24-Hour Staffing

Volunteer Program

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 11 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the South Dakota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. South Dakota state average

Overall vs. SD average

Latest Inspection July 8, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	SD Average	vs. SD Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	11	19	This facility has 42% fewer total deficiencies than a typical South Dakota nursing home (11 vs. SD avg 19).↓ 42% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2022.	2.8	4.8	This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical South Dakota nursing home (2.8 vs. SD avg 4.8).↓ 42% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

July 8, 2025 complaint investigation found two deficiencies including failure to timely report a medication error that caused resident hospitalization from wrong insulin administration.
November 21, 2024 annual inspection cited six deficiencies including infection control lapses, call light inaccessibility, undignified care, and failure to follow physician orders for multiple residents.
November 21, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated verbal and emotional abuse by a CNA, who was removed from the schedule pending investigation.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 3

South Dakota average 4.5

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations

South Dakota average 14.8

Citations per inspection

South Dakota average 3.34

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

6 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.3

Serious health citations

44% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8

0 critical citations South Dakota average: 0.3

1 serious citation South Dakota average: 1.8

8 moderate citations South Dakota average: 12.6

0 minor citations South Dakota average: 0

Citations history (last 4 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 08, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy serious citation Jul 08, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 21, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 21, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 89

Employees 67

Contractors 22

Staff to resident ratio 2.41 : 1

25% more staff per resident than South Dakota average

Avg staff/day 30

Average shift 6.5 hours

16% worse than South Dakota average

Total staff hours (quarter) 17,952

Nursing staff breakdown

7 hours

8.1 hours

7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

2,183 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	33	0	33	6,966	92	100%	7.4
Registered Nurse	13	0	13	3,625	92	100%	7
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	0	8	1,752	92	100%	8.1
Medication Aide/Technician	7	0	7	970	82	89%	7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	722	71	77%	6.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	599	65	71%	4.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	8	8	550	74	80%	2.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	6	6	542	66	72%	4.4
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	504	63	68%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	458	59	64%	7.8
Administrator	1	0	1	440	55	60%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	333	45	49%	7.4
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	326	68	74%	3.4
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	73	18	20%	4.1
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	70	22	24%	3.2
Medical Director	0	1	1	24	23	25%	1

33 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

13 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

7 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 89%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 77%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 71%

8 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 80%

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 72%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 68%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 64%

1 Administrator

% of Days 60%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 49%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 74%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 20%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 24%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 25%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 9.9

17% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 12.0

Functional decline score 22.6

6% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 23.9

Long-stay resident measures

Above average South Dakota avg: 2.6

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 25.6%

15% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.3%

Walking Ability Worsened 14.7%

36% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 27.5%

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury 2.9%

43% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.5%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.0%

43% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 3.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 6.6%

21% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 5.5%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 4.1%

Antipsychotic Use 12.4%

49% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 24.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 84.8%

11% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 95.7%

Influenza Vaccine 96.8%

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 96.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.82

21% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.51

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.19

18% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.85

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average South Dakota avg: 2.6

Pneumococcal Vaccine 86.5%

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 84.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 75.6%

In line with South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.4%

13% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 21.5%

Emergency department visits 9.8%

16% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 11.7%

Falls with major injury 1.6%

106% worse than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 69.9%

30% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 60.8%

20% better than South Dakota average

South Dakota average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 37

Medicare

32.4% of residents

Private pay or other

67.6% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Westhills Village from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

Occupancy Rate 152.5% ↓ 2.1pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$10.7M ↑ ~$1.5M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $8.6M ↑ ~$684.9K vs 2022

Operating Margin -161.1% ↑ 40.7pp vs 2022

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 Income	-$2,287,926	-$2,228,971	-$2,581,373	-$2,277,061	-$2,521,925	-$7,617,133	-$7,972,346	-$9,215,941	-$9,407,497	-$10,837,959	-$12,230,774	-$10,714,645
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
Payroll Costs	$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
Operating Margin %	-24.1%	-23.4%	-27.2%	-23.7%	-26.5%	-153.0%	-142.0%	-169.3%	-180.6%	-194.0%	-201.8%	-161.1%
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%
Net Patient 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

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

Net patient revenue

$6.7M

Net patient income

-$10.7M

Nonprofit Other Nonprofit

Net patient revenue

$6.7M

Net patient income

-$10.7M

Other income

$21.0M

Payroll costs

$8.6M 128.7% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$8.8M

Total costs

$17.4M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 67%

Private pay 33%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 76%

Private pay 24%

Managed by Kelsey Bertsch

Administrator of health care

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The information below is reported by the South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure.

CMS & SD Dept. of Health data


Westhills Village	NH AL HC IL PC SNF	Rapid City (Texas Street)	44	93.6% Facility 93.6% SD AVG 82.2 Rank #6 / 34	+14%	4.59 Facility 4.59 SD AVG 4.34 Rank #14 / 65	+31%	+6%	$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	Bradley Archer	$6.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023 SD AVG $6.7M Rank #2 / 63	$8.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023 SD AVG $2.6M Rank #6 / 63	128.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility 128.7%Fiscal year ending 09/2023 SD AVG 40.8% Rank #62 / 63	435033
Fountain Springs Healthcare Center	NH AL IL	Rapid City	10	-	-	3.82 Facility 3.82 SD AVG 4.34 Rank #33 / 65	-2%	-12%	$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	-	$10.4MFiscal 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. Facility $10.4MFiscal 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. SD AVG $6.7M Rank #12 / 63	$4.2MFiscal 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. Facility $4.2MFiscal 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. SD AVG $2.6M Rank #17 / 63	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. Facility 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. SD AVG 40.8% Rank #35 / 63	435110
Avantara North	NH HOS MC SNF	Rapid City (North 7Th Street)	68	97.9% Facility 97.9% SD AVG 82.2 Rank #2 / 34	+19%	3.12 Facility 3.12 SD AVG 4.34 Rank #56 / 65	+43%	-28%	$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	67	-	39	-	$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 SD AVG $6.7M Rank #21 / 63	$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 SD AVG $2.6M Rank #26 / 63	53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 SD AVG 40.8% Rank #46 / 63	435064
Avantara Mountain View	NH SNF	Rapid City	95	-	-	3.41 Facility 3.41 SD AVG 4.34 Rank #44 / 65	-15%	-21%	$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	87	-	83	-	$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 SD AVG $6.7M Rank #11 / 63	$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 SD AVG $2.6M Rank #14 / 63	54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 SD AVG 40.8% Rank #50 / 63	435040
Avantara Arrowhead	NH HOS SNF	Rapid City (Broadmoor Subdivision)	68	89.0% Facility 89.0% SD AVG 82.2 Rank #15 / 34	+8%	2.80 Facility 2.80 SD AVG 4.34 Rank #61 / 65	+68%	-36%	$105.9k Facility $105.9k SD AVG $38.5k Rank #62 / 67	34 Facility 34 SD AVG 14.8 Rank #59 / 65	3.8 Facility 3.8 SD AVG 3.3 Rank #42 / 65	9	61	-	12	Philip Preston	$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 SD AVG $6.7M Rank #26 / 63	$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023 SD AVG $2.6M Rank #25 / 63	52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 SD AVG 40.8% Rank #39 / 63	435051

Nursing Home Explorer

Home and Community Based Services Waiver

SD Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

Sparse population aids rural access; limited providers.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

South Dakota Elderly Services Program

SD ESP

Age 60+

General South Dakota resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits

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

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

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

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

South Dakota LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized

General SD resident, low-income household.

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

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

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

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

South Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

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.

Rural emphasis; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

South Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General 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

Supports rural veterans; high demand near Sioux Falls VA.

Benefits

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

Age 65+ (or disabled) by Jan 1

General 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.

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

Benefits

Tax refund (~$250-$575/year based on income)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Dakota SFMNP

Age 60+

General SD resident, low-income.

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

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually via 6 AAAs.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Freeze on Assessments for Dwellings of Disabled and Senior Citizens

South Dakota Property Tax Freeze

Age 65+ (or disabled)

General 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).

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

Benefits

Assessment freeze (~$300-$600/year savings)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

South Dakota OAA Services

Age 60+

General SD resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

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

Asset Limits Not assessed.

6 AAAs; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits

Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

What neighborhood is Westhills Village in?

Westhills Village is in the Texas Street neighborhood of Rapid City.

Is Westhills Village in a walkable area?

Westhills Village has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Westhills Village?

According to SD state health department records, Westhills Village's license number is 10721.

When does Westhills Village's license expire?

According to SD state health department records, Westhills Village's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Westhills Village?

Westhills Village's occupancy is 94%.

Does Westhills Village operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Westhills Village is registered as a non-profit in SD.

Who is the administrator of Westhills Village?

Kelsey Bertsch is the administrator of Westhills Village.

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Westhills Village

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33 Certified Nursing Assistant

13 Registered Nurse

8 Licensed Practical Nurse

7 Medication Aide/Technician

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Speech Language Pathologist

8 Respiratory Therapy Technician

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Administrator

1 Dental Services Staff

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

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Mostly short-term rehab stays

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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)

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