South Dakota · CMS Data August 2026
Nonprofit Nursing Homes in South Dakota
Where Are the Nonprofit Nursing Homes in South Dakota?
CMS Care Compare lists 60 nonprofit nursing homes in South Dakota, out of 96 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Sioux Falls (5), Rapid City (3) and Aberdeen (2). 23 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 60
- All homes in South Dakota
- 96
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 23
- Average overall stars
- 3.1
How this list is made: CMS lists the home's ownership as nonprofit (a nonprofit corporation, church-related or other nonprofit). Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 5Part of a continuing care community
- 59Medicaid certified
- 18No fines or payment denials
- 22Nurse turnover below the national median
- 4Has a family council
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how to choose a nursing home. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in South Dakota. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for South Dakota: highest-rated nursing homes in South Dakota, nursing homes that accept medicaid in South Dakota, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in South Dakota.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nonprofit Nursing Homes Are in South Dakota?
60 of the 96 CMS-certified nursing homes in South Dakota meet this rule: CMS lists the home's ownership as nonprofit (a nonprofit corporation, church-related or other nonprofit).
Which Nonprofit Nursing Home in South Dakota Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell (5 stars), Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care in Pierre (5 stars) and Good Samaritan Society Howard in Howard (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in South Dakota?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. South Dakota's South Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.