CLARKSON HEALTH CARE — Nursing Home in RAPID CITY, SD
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 51 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 45.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 435037 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.76 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.78 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
CLARKSON HEALTH CARE had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (July 24, 2025).
Inspection Findings — July 24, 2025
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — August 21, 2025
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)Corrected — August 21, 2025
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Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (Level D)Corrected — August 21, 2025
Clarkson Health Care is a 51-bed nursing home in Rapid City, South Dakota. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident day, below the South Dakota average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in July 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility shows a strong overall quality rating compared with peers, which suggests generally good performance. You may want to ask what specific steps the facility has taken to address the recent infection prevention and control citation and how they monitor ongoing compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLARKSON HEALTH CARE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
CLARKSON HEALTH CARE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is CLARKSON HEALTH CARE's CMS star rating?
CLARKSON HEALTH CARE has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at CLARKSON HEALTH CARE?
CLARKSON HEALTH CARE reports 3.76055 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has CLARKSON HEALTH CARE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, CLARKSON HEALTH CARE had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does CLARKSON HEALTH CARE have?
CLARKSON HEALTH CARE has 51 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- AVANTARA ARROWHEAD — 1/5 — 0.5 mi
- AVANTARA MOUNTAIN VIEW — 3/5 — 1.8 mi
- AVANTARA SAINT CLOUD — 1/5 — 2.6 mi
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ST MARTIN VILLAGE — 2/5 — 3.1 mi
- Westhills Village Health Care Facility — 4/5 — 3.1 mi
- Fountain Springs Healthcare — 4/5 — 3.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.