Bowdle Nursing Home
Bowdle, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435107) · 27 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 285-6146 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bowdle Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Bowdle Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.8 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.8%.
Bowdle Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Bowdle Nursing Home is a government (city)-owned nursing facility in Bowdle, Edmunds County, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1997. The facility is licensed for 27 certified beds and reports an average of 23.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bowdle Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 3.79521 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.38905 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (0) totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record for this facility \u2014 no federal fines on record. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
There is no chain affiliation indicated in the data provided, and CMS data shows no ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bowdle Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.79521 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.38905, and nursing staff turnover of 34.8%; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 27 beds and reports an average of 23.3 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a government (city) entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6052856146 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6052856146 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435107?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.