Dells Nursing And Rehab Center Inc
Dell Rapids, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435129) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $173,010
Phone: (605) 428-5478 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dells Nursing And Rehab Center Inc has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Dells Nursing And Rehab Center Inc reports total nurse staffing of about 3.0 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.5%.
CMS records show Dells Nursing And Rehab Center Inc has 3 federal fines totaling $173,010.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Dells Nursing And Rehab Center Inc is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since October 5, 2012. The facility maintains 50 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 45.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Of the four CMS component ratings: the health inspection rating is 4 stars, the staffing rating is 3 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 2.999 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) staffing of about 0.517 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $173,010.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the data provided for this facility, and no ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.999 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.517 RN hours per resident per day, and staffing turnover of 41.5%; the staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $173,010.00 and 0 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 or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 45.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 5, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 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 6054285478 or 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 6054285478 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435129?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.