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HomeSouth DakotaWhite River Health Care Center

White River Health Care Center

515 E 8th Street, White River, SD 575796052593161
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
52
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $6,168

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 52 certified beds with an average of 34.9 residents per day (67% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 0 deficiencies (inspected Mar 27, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $6,168 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.64 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 49.0%

White River Health Care Center is a 5-star Medicaid certified nursing home in White River, South Dakota with 52 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. The facility scored above average compared to South Dakota facilities.

Beds
52
Avg Residents/Day
34.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 17, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Mellette
Last Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
6.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (3)

F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Nov 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Dec 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$6,168
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineNov 18, 2024
$6,168

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

Nurse Aide3.12 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.91 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.64 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.88 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
49.0%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for White River Health Care Center?▾
White River Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has White River Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
White River Health Care Center had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 27, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $6,168 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at White River Health Care Center?▾
White River Health Care Center provides 4.64 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 0.91 LPN hours, and 3.12 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 49.0%.
How many beds does White River Health Care Center have?▾
White River Health Care Center has 52 certified beds with an average of 34.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 67% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.