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Nursing homes in Pennington County, South Dakota
There are 9 certified nursing homes in Pennington County, South Dakota, with 599 beds between them.
56% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 184 health deficiencies over three cycles, 30.7 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $270K across 16 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 | Pennington County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 9 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 56% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 30.7 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $270K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson Health Care | Rapid City | 49 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 12.2 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Westhills Village Health Care Facility | Rapid City | 44 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 25.0 | $9K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Avantara North | Rapid City | 68 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 25.0 | $24K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Fountain Springs Healthcare | Rapid City | 90 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 20.0 | $23K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Avantara Mountain View | Rapid City | 101 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 21.8 | $9K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village | Rapid City | 60 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 31.7 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Good Samaritan Society New Underwood | New Underwood | 41 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 70.7 | $27K | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Avantara Arrowheadabuse icon | Rapid City | 68 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 66.2 | $154K | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Avantara Saint Cloudabuse icon | Rapid City | 78 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 21.8 | $25K | 18 Mar 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. | 20 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 15 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 11 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 11 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Non profit | 4 |
Chains present: Legacy Healthcare (4), Good Samaritan Society (2), Evergreen Healthcare Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Pennington County, South Dakota?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 599 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Pennington County have the highest CMS ratings?
Clarkson Health Care (5 stars), Westhills Village Health Care Facility (5 stars), Avantara North (3 stars)
How do Pennington County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
56% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 30.7 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.