Westhills Village Health Care Facility
Rapid City, SD · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 435033) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,788
Phone: (605) 342-0255 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Westhills Village Health Care Facility holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Westhills Village reports total nurse staffing of about 3.70 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Westhills Village has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,788.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Westhills Village Health Care Facility is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, operating as a non-profit facility since first approval in March 1985. It maintains 44 certified beds with an average daily census of 41.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Westhills Village holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and a Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.70 hours per resident per day, including about 1.13 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $8,788.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data. 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.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings or penalties, directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Westhills Village has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; contact the facility at (605) 342-0255 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours, with a 46.2% turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,788.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Westhills Village has 44 certified beds with an average daily population of 41.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit facility; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (4 stars), Quality Measures (5 stars), Staffing (4 stars), and an Overall rating (5 stars) combining these components.
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 (605) 342-0255 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (605) 342-0255 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435033?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.