Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program
Yankton, SD · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 43A067) · 69 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 668-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
SD Human Services Center - Geriatric Program has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
SD Human Services Center - Geriatric Program reports total nurse staffing of about 8.62 hours per resident per day, including 2.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.4%.
SD Human Services Center - Geriatric Program has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
SD Human Services Center - Geriatric Program is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Yankton, South Dakota, certified to accept Medicaid. The facility has 69 certified beds with an average of 45.3 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since February 1978.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 8.62 hours per resident per day, including 2.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
There is no indication in the available data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location. There is no chain affiliation listed in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Data source: CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and most recent survey details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provider type listed is Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 8.62 hours per resident per day, including 2.61 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 37.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no 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?
It is certified for 69 beds with an average daily population of 45.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 28, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (2 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6056683100 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 6056683100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/43A067?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.