nursing home in Philip, SD
Scotchman Living Center
503 West Pine, Philip, SD 57567 · (605) 859-2583
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Scotchman Living Center at a glance
Scotchman Living Center is a 42-bed non-profit nursing home in Philip, South Dakota (Haakon County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 16, 2026) found 1 health citation. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $47,655.
Nursing staff turnover is 57.9% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 42
- Certified for
- Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 1978
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Haakon County
- CMS Certification Number
- 43A038
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.07 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.08 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.48 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.17 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 57.9% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 60% | 34.7% | 42.9% | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 16 | 72.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $47,655 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 42 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 33 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 77.4% | 85.2% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 18.2% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 40.2% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 7.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 35.3% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 29.4% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 16.5% | 5.7% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 7% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 30.8% | 25.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.9% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 83.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2026 |
| November 20, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 19, 2025 |
| November 20, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 19, 2025 |
| January 27, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 20, 2025 |
| December 19, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| December 19, 2024 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2024 |
| December 19, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| December 19, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| December 19, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| December 19, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 29, 2024 |
| December 19, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| March 6, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2024 |
| August 30, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2023 |
| August 30, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $47,655 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | Fine | $9,568 |
| December 19, 2024 | Fine | $30,069 |
| March 6, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Scotchman Living Center's rating?
Scotchman Living Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Dakota nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Scotchman Living Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Scotchman Living Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Scotchman Living Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Scotchman Living Center and how do I contact it?
Scotchman Living Center is at 503 West Pine, Philip, SD 57567. Phone: (605) 859-2583.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.