8 nursing homes in Rapid City, South Dakota
Pennington County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 8
- average CMS stars
- 2.9
- Medicaid certified
- 7
- beds
- 558
Which Rapid City nursing homes take Medicaid
7 of the 8 nursing homes in Rapid City are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Westhills Village Health Care Facility.
Star ratings across Rapid City
The average overall CMS rating in Rapid City is 2.9 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 3 |
| 2 of 5 | 1 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 8 nursing homes in Rapid City
- Avantara Mountain View916 Mountain View Road, Rapid City 57702
- Fountain Springs Healthcare2000 Wesleyan Blvd, Rapid City 57702
- Avantara Saint Cloud302 St Cloud Street, Rapid City 57701
- Avantara Arrowhead2500 Arrowhead Dr, Rapid City 57702
- Avantara North1620 North 7th Street, Rapid City 57701
- Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village4825 Jericho Way, Rapid City 57702
- Clarkson Health Care1015 Mt View Rd, Rapid City 57702
- Westhills Village Health Care Facility255 Texas St, Rapid City 57701
Rapid City nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkson Health Care | 4 of 5 | 1 |
| Westhills Village Health Care Facility | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Avantara North | 3 of 5 | 2 |
| Avantara Saint Cloud | 3 of 5 | 5 |
| Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village | 3 of 5 | 7 |
Fines and abuse flags in Rapid City
7 homes were fined $297,789 in total over 3 years and 1 carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in South Dakota
South Dakota's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Rapid City
How much does a nursing home cost in South Dakota?
A shared room has a South Dakota median of $9,444 a month, a private room $10,190 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in South Dakota?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Rapid City, SD?
8 certified homes with 558 beds.
Which nursing homes in Rapid City have the best ratings?
Clarkson Health Care and Westhills Village Health Care Facility have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.