Clarkson Health Care
Rapid City, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435037) · 49 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 343-5882 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clarkson Health Care holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Clarkson Health Care reports total nurse staffing of 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Clarkson Health Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Clarkson Health Care is a non-profit nursing home in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1988. The facility is licensed for 49 beds and has an average of 45.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Clarkson Health Care holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.20, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 1.12 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on file.
No abuse icon is present in the data provided for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status has been recorded. There is no chain affiliation listed in the data, and CMS data indicates no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Clarkson Health Care has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Clarkson Health Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a 34.0% nursing staff turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Clarkson Health Care is certified for 49 beds and has an average of 45.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit (Other) organization, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Clarkson Health Care scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6053435882 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6053435882 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435037?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.