Fountain Springs Healthcare is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 62/100. Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.
Staffing at Fountain Springs Healthcare is near the national average, with 3.95 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Fountain Springs Healthcare, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.95 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.82 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.47 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.41 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.51 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0695 Severity EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Dec 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0726 Severity EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Dec 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Tag 0755 Severity EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Dec 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0655 Severity DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDec 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Dec 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 | 6.1% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 3.1% | 3.0% | Average |
| On antipsychotic medication | 30.3% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 0.0% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 13.4% | 14.0% | Average |
| Excessive weight loss | 6.6% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 28.9% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $22,526
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 62 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -10 pts
- Fine deductions: -2 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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