Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center
Britton, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435105) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 4 totaling $37,553
Phone: (605) 448-2251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare 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.
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.69 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4 percent.
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $37,553.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Britton, Marshall County, South Dakota. The facility is certified for 60 beds and, per CMS data, has an average daily census of 43.7 residents. It is operated by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which includes 44 facilities nationally with an average CMS overall rating of 2.5 stars; Wheatcrest Hills rates above that chain average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wheatcrest Hills holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which CMS classifies as at the state average (South Dakota's average is 2.88). Component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of approximately 2.69 per resident per day, including about 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%.
On penalties, CMS records 4 federal fines totaling $37,553.00 for this facility, and 0 instances of payment denial. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare, since ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wheatcrest Hills has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS classifies as at the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.69 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 32.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $37,553.00, with 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 listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and had an average daily census of 43.7 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 CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 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; for Wheatcrest Hills these are 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively, combining to an overall of 3 stars.
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 6054482251 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435105?state=SD).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6054482251 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 facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435105?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.