B

PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE

400 8TH AVENUE NW, ABERDEEN, SD 57401
Score: 83 / 100

Prairie Heights Healthcare earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 83/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Aberdeen facility ranks in the 82th percentile among South Dakota nursing homes.

Staffing at Prairie Heights Healthcare is near the national average, with 3.68 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Prairie Heights Healthcare shows a strong inspection record, with just 5 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.68 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.27 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.08 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

5
Total Deficiencies
Jul 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 5 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Jul 30, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Oct 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Oct 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Mar 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 23.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 9.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 25.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 83 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1