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Nursing homes in Spink County, South Dakota
Spink County, South Dakota, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 88 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies over three cycles, 26.1 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $40K across 4 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 | Spink County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 26.1 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $40K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, Inc | Redfield | 30 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 20.0 | $17K | 5 May 2026 |
| Avantara Redfield | Redfield | 58 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 29.3 | $23K | 28 Jan 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. | 4 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 2 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Legacy Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Spink County, South Dakota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 88 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Spink County have the highest CMS ratings?
Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, Inc (4 stars), Avantara Redfield (2 stars)
How do Spink County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 26.1 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.