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Nursing homes in Hamlin County, South Dakota
Hamlin County, South Dakota, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 110 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies over three cycles, 7.3 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $17K across 1 fine.
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 | Hamlin County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 7.3 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $17K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantara Lake Norden | Lake Norden | 50 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12.0 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Estelline Nursing and Care Center | Estelline | 60 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3.3 | $17K | 25 Jun 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | 1 |
| F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | 1 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 1 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Legacy Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hamlin County, South Dakota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 110 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hamlin County have the highest CMS ratings?
Avantara Lake Norden (5 stars), Estelline Nursing and Care Center (4 stars)
How do Hamlin County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 7.3 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.