Nursing Homes in South Dakota

96 Medicare-certified nursing homes across 71 cities

Total Facilities

Cities Covered

Medicare Certified

3.9 ★

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Finding a Nursing Home in South Dakota

South Dakota has 96 Medicare-certified nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities across 71 cities and towns. Whether you're looking for short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay or long-term care for a loved one, this directory helps you compare facilities by CMS star ratings, Google reviews, staffing levels, and health inspection records.

The largest concentration of nursing homes in South Dakota is in Rapid City, with 8 facilities. Use the city listings below to find nursing homes near you, or search by zip code for the closest options.

Browse by City in South Dakota

Rapid City

8 nursing homes

Sioux Falls

7 nursing homes

Aberdeen

4 nursing homes

Brookings

2 nursing homes

Flandreau

2 nursing homes

Hot Springs

2 nursing homes

Milbank

2 nursing homes

Mitchell

2 nursing homes

Pierre

2 nursing homes

Redfield

2 nursing homes

Watertown

2 nursing homes

Yankton

2 nursing homes

Alcester

1 nursing home

Belle Fourche

1 nursing home

Beresford

1 nursing home

Bowdle

1 nursing home

Brandon

1 nursing home

Bridgewater

1 nursing home

Bristol

1 nursing home

Britton

1 nursing home

Canistota

1 nursing home

Canton

1 nursing home

Centerville

1 nursing home

Chamberlain

1 nursing home

Clark

1 nursing home

Corsica

1 nursing home

Custer

1 nursing home

De Smet

1 nursing home

Dell Rapids

1 nursing home

Eagle Butte

1 nursing home

Estelline

1 nursing home

Eureka

1 nursing home

Faulkton

1 nursing home

Freeman

1 nursing home

Garretson

1 nursing home

Gettysburg

1 nursing home

Gregory

1 nursing home

Groton

1 nursing home

Highmore

1 nursing home

Howard

1 nursing home

Huron

1 nursing home

Irene

1 nursing home

Kadoka

1 nursing home

Lake Andes

1 nursing home

Lake Norden

1 nursing home

Lemmon

1 nursing home

Madison

1 nursing home

Marion

1 nursing home

Menno

1 nursing home

Miller

1 nursing home

New Underwood

1 nursing home

Parkston

1 nursing home

Philip

1 nursing home

Platte

1 nursing home

Roslyn

1 nursing home

Scotland

1 nursing home

Selby

1 nursing home

Sisseton

1 nursing home

Spearfish

1 nursing home

Sturgis

1 nursing home

Tyndall

1 nursing home

Vermillion

1 nursing home

Viborg

1 nursing home

Wakonda

1 nursing home

Webster

1 nursing home

Wessington Springs

1 nursing home

White Lake

1 nursing home

White River

1 nursing home

Wilmot

1 nursing home

Winner

1 nursing home

Woonsocket

1 nursing home

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in South Dakota?

South Dakota has 96 Medicare-certified nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities across 71 cities.

Does Medicare cover nursing home care in South Dakota?

Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing facility care in South Dakota after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — typically up to 100 days. Long-term custodial care is generally not covered by Medicare and requires Medicaid or private pay.

How do I compare nursing home quality in South Dakota?

CMS rates every Medicare-certified nursing home in South Dakota on a 1–5 star scale based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. You can compare these ratings alongside Google reviews for each facility on this site.

What is the average cost of a nursing home in South Dakota?

Nursing home costs vary by location and level of care. Semi-private rooms typically range from $200–$350/day. Medicaid covers nursing home care for eligible residents once personal assets are spent down to qualifying levels.