Nursing homes in Rapid City, SD
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Rapid City has 8 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.8 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, in line with the 2.9-star South Dakota average. Methodology.
- 8
- Certified homes
- 2.8 ★
- About average for SD · South Dakota 2.9
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 557
- Certified beds
All 8 nursing homes in Rapid City, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarkson Health Care | 51 | None | |
| 2 | Westhills Village Health Care Facility | 44 | None | |
| 3 | Fountain Springs Healthcare | 90 | $23K | |
| 4 | Avantara Mountain View | 101 | $9K | |
| 5 | Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village | 60 | None | |
| 6 | Avantara North | 68 | $6K | |
| 7 | Avantara Saint Cloud | 78 | $11K | |
| 8 | Avantara Arrowhead | 65 | $40K |
Ratings in Rapid City are best read against South Dakota and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full South Dakota directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Rapid City
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Rapid City, SD · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
