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Nursing homes in Perkins County, South Dakota
There are 1 certified nursing home in Perkins County, South Dakota, with 38 beds between them.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 37 health deficiencies over three cycles, 97.4 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $21K 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 | Perkins County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 97.4 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $21K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Counties Nursing Home | Lemmon | 38 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 97.4 | $21K | 7 May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| 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 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Perkins County, South Dakota?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 38 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Perkins County have the highest CMS ratings?
Five Counties Nursing Home (1 stars)
How do Perkins County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 97.4 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.