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White River Health Care Center

515 E 8TH STREET, WHITE RIVER, SD 57579
Score: 95 / 100

White River Health Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in White River, South Dakota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 95/100, it ranks in the top 3% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

White River Health Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.64 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

White River Health Care Center shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 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 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.64 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.91 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.12 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.88 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.41 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Nov 17, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0791 Severity D
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    Dec 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 7, 2022 · Resident Rights 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 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 29.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $6,168

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 95 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
52
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0