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Clarkson Health Care
1015 Mt View Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Clarkson Health Care is a Non-profit, other nursing home in Rapid City, South Dakota, certified for 49 beds and caring for about 46 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 1, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 34.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pennington Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.2 | 25.0 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.0% | 53.7% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $22,526 | $20,183 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 96 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Jul 2025, 1 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×4 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.0%, RNs 22.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.3% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.6% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.5% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.7% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.4% | 22.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Presbyterian Retirement Village Of Rapid City, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Retirement Village of Rapid City, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2000 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pennington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 9 facilities in Pennington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Clarkson Health Care been cited for?
6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Dakota median is 16 per facility.
Has Clarkson Health Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Clarkson Health Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a South Dakota median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Clarkson Health Care?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Presbyterian Retirement Village of Rapid City, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Clarkson Health Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.