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HomeSouth DakotaMedicine Wheel Village

Medicine Wheel Village

24266 Airport Road, Eagle Butte, SD 576256059648155WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.7on Google(3 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
50
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
1 fine(s) totaling $22,636

How Medicine Wheel Village 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
1/5
SD average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
SD average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.79 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.00 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
31.4%
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.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the South Dakota average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.79 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 1.00 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.80.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 3, 2024
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 20, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 more deficiency citations 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
Dewey County 65+
505
9.6% of county
County Population
5,275
Dewey County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Medicine Wheel Village is a 2-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Eagle Butte, South Dakota with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 2019. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
27.3
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 5, 2019
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Dewey
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
204.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0800Potential for Harm

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$22,636
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineNov 20, 2025
$22,636

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

Nurse Aide2.69 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.11 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.79 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.02 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.4%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Medicine Wheel Village and nearby alternatives.

All South Dakota facilities
Medicine Wheel Village
Eagle Butte, SDCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $22,636
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care
Pierre, SD62.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Avantara Pierre
Pierre, SD62.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $22,048
Avera Oahe Manor
Gettysburg, SD63.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Walworth County Care Center, Inc
Selby, SD68.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Scotchman Living Center
Philip, SD69.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $47,655
Five Counties Nursing Home
Lemmon, SD79.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $20,703
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Medicine Wheel Village
Eagle Butte, SD · Current facility
—2/51/55/5$22,636
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care
Pierre, SD
62.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Avantara Pierre
Pierre, SD
62.3 mi2/52/53/5$22,048
Avera Oahe Manor
Gettysburg, SD
63.1 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Walworth County Care Center, Inc
Selby, SD
68.7 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Scotchman Living Center
Philip, SD
69.3 mi3/54/54/5$47,655
Five Counties Nursing Home
Lemmon, SD
79.3 mi1/51/52/5$20,703

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 Medicine Wheel Village?▾
Medicine Wheel Village has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Medicine Wheel Village 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). Medicine Wheel Village participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Medicine Wheel Village had any health inspection violations?▾
Medicine Wheel Village had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 20, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $22,636.
What are the staffing levels at Medicine Wheel Village?▾
Medicine Wheel Village provides 4.79 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours, 1.11 LPN hours, and 2.69 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.4%.
How many beds does Medicine Wheel Village have?▾
Medicine Wheel Village has 50 certified beds with an average of 27.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 55% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Medicine Wheel Village?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Dakota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Medicine Wheel Village?▾
On Google Maps, Medicine Wheel Village has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.