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Nursing homes in Mellette County, South Dakota
There are 1 certified nursing home in Mellette County, South Dakota, with 52 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 3 health deficiencies over three cycles, 5.8 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $6K 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 | Mellette County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 5.8 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $6K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River Health Care Center | White River | 52 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5.8 | $6K | 18 Nov 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 1 |
| F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | 1 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Mellette County, South Dakota?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 52 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Mellette County have the highest CMS ratings?
White River Health Care Center (5 stars)
How do Mellette County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 5.8 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.