Nursing Home in Lemmon, SD · CMS Data August 2026

Five Counties Nursing Home

How Does Five Counties Nursing Home Rate?

Five Counties Nursing Home is a 38-bed nonprofit nursing home in Lemmon, SD. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 2.9 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on May 7, 2026, cited 4 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 1 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 2.9 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 4
Certified beds: 38

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

405 6th Avenue West
Lemmon, SD 57638

1 of 5 CMS overall · Much 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 Five Counties Nursing Home
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	1 of 5	Much below average
Health inspections	1 of 5	Much below average
Staffing	2 of 5	Below average
Quality measures	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality for long-stay residents	1 of 5	Much below average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Five Counties Nursing Home and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	2.9 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.8 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.0 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	2.5 hours	3.3 hours

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Five Counties Nursing Home
Last standard health inspection	May 7, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	4
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	1 totaling $20,703
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 Five Counties Nursing Home who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Five Counties Nursing Home
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	19%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	14%	18%	Lower than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	8.7%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	3.4%	4.2%	Lower than the national median
Lost too much weight	9.7%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	0.9%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	22%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Five Counties Nursing Home
Certified beds	38
Average residents per day	35
Ownership	Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name	LEMMON AREA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	September 1995
Councils	Resident council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and South Dakota's South Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (833-663-9673) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in South Dakota.