White River Health Care Center
White River, SD · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 43A089) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $6,168
Phone: (605) 259-3161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
White River Health Care Center 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 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
White River Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 5.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 5-star staffing rating from CMS. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 47.8%.
White River Health Care Center has one federal fine on record totaling $6,168.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
White River Health Care Center is a 52-bed, Medicaid-certified nursing home in White River, South Dakota (Mellette County), operating under non-profit corporation ownership since first approval on May 17, 1990. The facility currently serves an average of 31.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, White River Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are equally strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures.
Nurse staffing levels total 5.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, contributing to its 5-star staffing rating. CMS reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.8% for the facility.
On penalties, CMS records show one federal fine totaling $6,168.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation appears in the data provided for this facility, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the data fields supplied and does not include cost, availability, or service details such as rehabilitation programs or memory care units.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
White River Health Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, with a 47.8% turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records one fine totaling $6,168.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 52 beds and currently averages 31.9 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.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 17, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus separate health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6052593161 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6052593161 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/43A089?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.