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Nursing homes in Charles Mix County, South Dakota
Charles Mix County, South Dakota, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 141 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies over three cycles, 20.6 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $123K across 4 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 20.6 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $123K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte Care Center | Platte | 48 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 16.7 | $20K | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Lake Andes Senior Living | Lake Andes | 43 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 48.8 | $102K | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Wagner | Wagner | 50 | — | — | — | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 1 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), Accura Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Charles Mix County, South Dakota?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 141 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Charles Mix County have the highest CMS ratings?
Platte Care Center (5 stars), Lake Andes Senior Living (1 stars)
How do Charles Mix County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 20.6 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.