Best nursing homes in South Dakota

There are 96 nursing homes in South Dakota certified by Medicare. Of the 94 with a CMS star rating, the average is 2.9 stars. The national average is 3.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

How South Dakota nursing homes are rated

5 stars19 (20%)4 stars16 (17%)3 stars18 (19%)2 stars22 (23%)1 star19 (20%)
CMS star ratings of South Dakota nursing homes
CMS star ratings of South Dakota nursing homes
5 stars19
4 stars16
3 stars18
2 stars22
1 stars19

Top-rated nursing homes in South Dakota

Sorted by CMS star rating, then name. Click a facility for inspections, staffing and quality details.

  1. 1.Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC

    101 Church Street, Alcester, SD 57001

    For-profit · 44 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  2. 2.Avantara Lake Norden

    803 Park Street, Lake Norden, SD 57248

    For-profit · 50 beds · Part of Legacy Healthcare

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  3. 3.Avera Brady Health and Rehab

    500 S Ohlman, Mitchell, SD 57301

    Non-profit · 84 beds · Part of Avera Health

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  4. 4.Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care

    717 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501

    Non-profit · 80 beds · Part of Avera Health

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  5. 5.Avera Sister James Care Center

    2111 West 11th Street, Yankton, SD 57078

    Non-profit · 194 beds · Part of Avera Health

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  6. 6.Bethesda Home

    129 W Hwy 12, Webster, SD 57274

    Non-profit · 50 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  7. 7.Clarkson Health Care

    1015 Mt View Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702

    Non-profit · 49 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  8. 8.Good Samaritan Society Howard

    300 West Hazel Avenue, Howard, SD 57349

    Non-profit · 45 beds · Part of Good Samaritan Society

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  9. 9.Good Samaritan Society Scotland

    130 6th Street, Scotland, SD 57059

    Non-profit · 45 beds · Part of Good Samaritan Society

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  10. 10.Menno-Olivet Care Center

    402 S Pine Street, Menno, SD 57045

    Non-profit · 41 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  11. 11.Oakview Terrace

    510 E 8th St, Freeman, SD 57029

    Non-profit · 45 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  12. 12.Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home

    315 North Washington St, Viborg, SD 57070

    Non-profit · 46 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  13. 13.Platte Care Center

    609 East 7th, Platte, SD 57369

    Non-profit · 48 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  14. 14.Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program

    3515 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078

    Government · 69 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  15. 15.The Neighborhoods at Brookview

    2421 Yorkshire Dr, Brookings, SD 57006

    Government · 79 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  16. 16.Wakonda Heritage Manor

    515 Ohio Street, Wakonda, SD 57073

    Non-profit · 38 beds · Part of Avera Health

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  17. 17.Walworth County Care Center, INC

    4861 Lincoln Avenue, Selby, SD 57472

    Non-profit · 50 beds · Part of Rural Health Development

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  18. 18.Westhills Village Health Care Facility

    255 Texas St, Rapid City, SD 57701

    Non-profit · 44 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average

  19. 19.White River Health Care Center

    515 E 8th Street, White River, SD 57579

    Non-profit · 52 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average

  20. 20.Avantara Clark City

    201 8th Avenue NW, Clark, SD 57225

    For-profit · 35 beds · Part of Legacy Healthcare

    ★★★★★4Above average

  21. 21.Avera Eureka Health Care Center

    202 J Avenue, Eureka, SD 57437

    Non-profit · 56 beds · Part of Avera Health

    ★★★★★4Above average

  22. 22.Avera Prince of Peace

    4513 South Prince of Peace Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

    Non-profit · 126 beds · Part of Avera Health

    ★★★★★4Above average

  23. 23.Avera Rosebud Country Care Center

    126 S Logan Ave, Gregory, SD 57533

    Non-profit · 30 beds · Part of Avera Health

    ★★★★★4Above average

  24. 24.Bowdle Nursing Home

    8001 W 5th Street, Bowdle, SD 57428

    Government · 27 beds

    ★★★★★4Above average

  25. 25.Dells Nursing and Rehab Center INC

    1400 Thresher Dr, Dell Rapids, SD 57022

    For-profit · 50 beds

    ★★★★★4Above average

  26. 26.Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC

    126 W 12th Avenue, Redfield, SD 57469

    Non-profit · 30 beds

    ★★★★★4Above average

  27. 27.Estelline Nursing and Care Center

    205 Fjerestad Avenue East, Estelline, SD 57234

    Government · 60 beds

    ★★★★★4Above average

  28. 28.Faulkton Senior Living

    1401 Pearl St, Faulkton, SD 57438

    For-profit · 41 beds · Part of Accura Healthcare

    ★★★★★4Above average

  29. 29.Good Samaritan Society Canton

    1022 North Dakota Avenue, Canton, SD 57013

    Non-profit · 56 beds · Part of Good Samaritan Society

    ★★★★★4Above average

  30. 30.Kadoka Nursing Home

    605 Maple St W, Kadoka, SD 57543

    Non-profit · 31 beds

    ★★★★★4Above average

Nursing Homes by city in South Dakota

Nursing Homes by county in South Dakota

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in South Dakota?

There are 96 Medicare-certified nursing homes in South Dakota, across 71 cities and towns.

What is the average rating of nursing homes in South Dakota?

The average CMS overall star rating for South Dakota is 2.9 stars, compared with 3 nationally. 19 nursing homes in South Dakota have 5 stars and 19 have 1 star.

What is the highest-rated nursing home in South Dakota?

19 nursing homes share the top rating of 5 stars, including Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC in Alcester. Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.

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