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White River Health Care Center
515 E 8th Street, White River, SD 57579
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.
White River Health Care Center, in White River, South Dakota, is certified for 52 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 3 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 2, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 5.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $6K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), above the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 47.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mellette Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 3 | 3 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 5.8 | 5.8 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.5 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.8% | 47.8% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $6,168 | $6,168 | $20,183 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 27 Mar 2025, 13 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2024 | Fine | $6,168 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.8%, RNs 33.3%; 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 | 13.9% | 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 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.9% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.2% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has White River Health Care Center been cited for?
3 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 White River Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $6K in the period covered.
How does staffing at White River Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.5 hours per resident per day against a South Dakota median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates White River Health Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was White River Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Nov 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Mar 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.