Eastern Star Home Of South Dakota, Inc
Redfield, SD · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 43A135) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,096
Phone: (605) 472-0658 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Eastern Star Home Of South Dakota 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 5 stars.
Eastern Star Home Of South Dakota reports total nurse hours of 4.61 per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.4%.
Eastern Star Home Of South Dakota has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,096.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this provider in the available data.
About this facility
Eastern Star Home Of South Dakota, Inc is a 30-bed nursing home in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, with an average of 30.2 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and was first approved for Medicaid participation on November 20, 2002. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 5 stars. These four ratings combine to form the overall score, though they measure different aspects of care and can diverge, as seen here with the low QM score alongside strong staffing and inspection results.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.60793, including 0.62915 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $17,096.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this provider in the supplied data.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. This profile is based on data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS 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?
CMS data lists this provider's type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.60793 per resident per day, with 0.62915 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and nursing staff turnover of 30.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $17,096.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 30 beds and has an average of 30.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved on November 20, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 6054720658 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6054720658 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
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/43A135?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.