Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc
Alcester, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435062) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 934-2011 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alcester Care And Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Alcester Care And Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. CMS also reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.3%.
Alcester Care And Rehab Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc is a for-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Alcester, Union County, South Dakota. It is certified for 44 beds and reports an average daily census of 40.1 residents. The facility participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alcester Care And Rehab Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating, a 3-star quality measure rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 2.73749 per resident per day, including 0.44749 RN hours per resident per day. The facility's reported nursing staff turnover rate is 43.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been imposed. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this location. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since February 1, 1992. Families are encouraged to consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and rating details, as this profile is based on a specific data snapshot from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alcester Care And Rehab Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 44 beds and has an average daily census of 40.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6059342011 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 6059342011 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435062?state=SD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.