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HomeSouth DakotaEstelline Nursing and Care Center

Estelline Nursing and Care Center

205 Fjerestad Avenue East, Estelline, SD 572346058732278
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
60
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $16,826

How Estelline Nursing and Care Center Compares in South Dakota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Dakota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
SD average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
SD average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
1/5
SD average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.04 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.45 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
28.8%
SD average
48.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the South Dakota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.04 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.45 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.80.
Staff turnover is 28.8%, lower than the South Dakota average of 48.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Dec 14, 2023
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 3, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Dakota median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
South Dakota median
Hamlin County 65+
885
14.3% of county
County Population
6,196
Hamlin County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Estelline Nursing and Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Estelline, South Dakota with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
56.1
Ownership
Government - City
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hamlin
Last Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
37.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (1)

F0812Immediate Jeopardy

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$16,826
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineDec 14, 2023
$16,826

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.38 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.21 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.04 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total1.62 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.8%
RN Turnover
27.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - City
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HANSSEN, JASONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 4, 2024
CITY OF ESTELLINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 3, 2024
HANSSEN, JASONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 4, 2024
CECIL, DANIELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
HANSSEN, JASONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 4, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Estelline Nursing and Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All South Dakota facilities
Estelline Nursing and Care Center
Estelline, SDCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $16,826
Avantara Lake Norden
Lake Norden, SD12.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Jenkin's Living Center
Watertown, SD20.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $53,086
Avantara Watertown
Watertown, SD20.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $6,368
United Living Community
Brookings, SD22.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $33,027
The Neighborhoods at Brookview
Brookings, SD23.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society De Smet
De Smet, SD33.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $27,989
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Estelline Nursing and Care Center
Estelline, SD · Current facility
—2/53/51/5$16,826
Avantara Lake Norden
Lake Norden, SD
12.7 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Jenkin's Living Center
Watertown, SD
20.5 mi3/53/54/5$53,086
Avantara Watertown
Watertown, SD
20.9 mi1/51/53/5$6,368
United Living Community
Brookings, SD
22.9 mi2/52/54/5$33,027
The Neighborhoods at Brookview
Brookings, SD
23.9 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society De Smet
De Smet, SD
33.5 mi1/52/53/5$27,989

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Estelline Nursing and Care Center?▾
Estelline Nursing and Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Estelline Nursing and Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Dakota is $8,122/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Estelline Nursing and Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Estelline Nursing and Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Estelline Nursing and Care Center had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 3, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $16,826.
What are the staffing levels at Estelline Nursing and Care Center?▾
Estelline Nursing and Care Center provides 2.04 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, 0.21 LPN hours, and 1.38 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.8%.
How many beds does Estelline Nursing and Care Center have?▾
Estelline Nursing and Care Center has 60 certified beds with an average of 56.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Government - City owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Estelline Nursing and Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Dakota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.