Nursing Homes & Senior Care in South Dakota
South Dakota has 96 CMS-certified nursing homes listed in the Care Compare directory, each assigned an official Five-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The statewide average overall rating stands at 2.81 of 5 stars. The facilities are presented with their overall ratings alongside separate scores for health inspections and staffing levels, allowing for direct comparison across the state.
The Five-Star rating system functions as a relative quality measure with recognized limitations. The ratings shown reflect data from May 2026 and should not be interpreted as recommendations or guarantees of care quality. The rating represents one factor among many that merit consideration when selecting a nursing home. Location, the specific type of care required, an in-person visit to the facility, and conversations with staff and clinical personnel all play important roles in the decision-making process. Individuals should confirm each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making any decisions based on the data presented.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.