Palisade Healthcare Center
Garretson, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435115) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $154,946
Phone: (605) 594-3466 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palisade Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below South Dakota's state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Palisade Healthcare Center reports 3.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
Yes, Palisade Healthcare Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $154,946.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Palisade Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, certified for 55 beds with an average of 49 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 1998 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Palisade Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below South Dakota's state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $154,946.00. There have been 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision, as CMS does not soften or omit this designation.
Palisade Healthcare Center is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palisade Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and 60.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $154,946.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus designation is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 55 beds with an average of 49 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which has 44 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify; contact the facility at 6055943466 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tours; contact the facility at 6055943466 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435115?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.