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Nursing homes in Hughes County, South Dakota
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Hughes County, South Dakota, with 145 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies over three cycles, 31.0 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $22K 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 | Hughes County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 31.0 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $22K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care | Pierre | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11.3 | — | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Avantara Pierreabuse icon | Pierre | 65 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 55.4 | $22K | 1 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Legacy Healthcare (1), Avera Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hughes County, South Dakota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 145 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hughes County have the highest CMS ratings?
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care (5 stars), Avantara Pierre (2 stars)
How do Hughes County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 31.0 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.