Nursing Home in Hot Springs, SD · CMS Data August 2026

Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home

How Does Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home Rate?

Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home is a 78-bed government-owned nursing home in Hot Springs, SD. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections and 4 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on May 1, 2025, cited 5 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 2 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 5
Certified beds: 78

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

2500 Minnekahta Avenue
Hot Springs, SD 57747

2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	2 of 5	Below average
Health inspections	2 of 5	Below average
Quality measures	4 of 5	Above average
Quality for long-stay residents	4 of 5	Above average

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Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home
Last standard health inspection	May 1, 2025
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	5
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	1 totaling $39,293
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	34%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	22%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	8.4%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	1.9%	4.2%	Lower than the national median
Lost too much weight	13%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	0.5%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	21%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home
Certified beds	78
Average residents per day	52
Ownership	Government - State
Certified for	Medicaid
First certified	February 2011
Councils	Resident council and family council

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