Monument Health Sturgis Care Center
Sturgis, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435102) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $26,272
Phone: (605) 720-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 5.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $26,272.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since May 1997 and maintains 40 certified beds, with an average of 36.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $26,272.00 assessed against this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this summary reflects only the specific CMS data fields provided and the vintage of that data snapshot.
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 an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at 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 — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 54.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $26,272.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 40 certified beds and an average of 36.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in the CMS data available.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6057202400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6057202400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435102?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.