South Dakota · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in South Dakota
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in South Dakota?
CMS Care Compare lists 18 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in South Dakota, out of 96 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Sioux Falls (3), Rapid City (2) and Bowdle (1). 8 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 18
- All homes in South Dakota
- 96
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 8
- Average overall stars
- 3.3
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 134+ stars for staffing
- 11Nurse turnover below the national median
- 7No fines or payment denials
- 12Nonprofit
- 18Medicaid certified
All 18, by CMS Rating
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Brady Health and Rehab | Mitchell | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Good Samaritan Society Scotland | Scotland | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Walworth County Care Center, Inc | Selby | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Bethesda Home | Webster | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Avera Eureka Health Care Center | Eureka | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Bowdle Nursing Home | Bowdle | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Faulkton Senior Living | Faulkton | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Avera Prince of Peace | Sioux Falls | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Avantara North | Rapid City | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Avera Bormann Manor | Parkston | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Dow Rummel Village | Sioux Falls | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Good Samaritan Society Canton | Canton | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Avantara Pierre | Pierre | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Bethel Lutheran Home | Madison | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village | Rapid City | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Medicine Wheel Village | Eagle Butte | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Palisade Healthcare Center | Garretson | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Avantara Norton | Sioux Falls |
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
Matching Homes by City
| City | Matching homes | 4 or 5 stars |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Sioux Falls | 3 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Rapid City | 2 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Bowdle | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Canton | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Eagle Butte | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Eureka | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Faulkton | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Garretson | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Madison | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Mitchell | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Parkston | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Pierre | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Scotland | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Selby | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Webster | 1 | 1 |
More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia care. 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, nonprofit nursing homes in South Dakota.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in South Dakota?
18 of the 96 CMS-certified nursing homes in South Dakota meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in South Dakota Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell (5 stars), Good Samaritan Society Scotland in Scotland (5 stars) and Walworth County Care Center, Inc in Selby (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.