Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in South Dakota

Across 58 counties and 120 cities, South Dakota has 135 Medicare-certified care providers. Among rated providers, the average CMS overall rating is 3.1 out of 5.

120Cities

58Counties

135Certified providers

3.1Avg CMS rating

Care type	Providers
Nursing Homes	96	View in South Dakota
Home Health Agencies	23	View in South Dakota
Hospice	16	View in South Dakota
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities	5	View in South Dakota
Long-Term Care Hospitals	2	View in South Dakota
Assisted Living Facilities	150	View in South Dakota
Memory Care Facilities	1	View in South Dakota

Cities in South Dakota

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Irene

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New Underwood

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Yankton

Counties in South Dakota

Choosing care in South Dakota

Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.

For families in South Dakota, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many certified providers does South Dakota have?

According to the current CMS data, South Dakota has 135 certified providers: 96 nursing homes, 23 home health agencies, and 16 hospice programs.

What is the average CMS overall rating in South Dakota?

Among rated providers in South Dakota, the average CMS overall star rating is 3.1 out of 5 in the current data.

Which South Dakota cities have the most care providers?

Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Mitchell top South Dakota for certified providers in the current data. Counts appear in the city list above.

Data sources

Sources: CMS Provider Data Catalog and the CMS NPI registry. Processing date: 2026-10-06.

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