Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home — Nursing Home in HOT SPRINGS, SD
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 78 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 58.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 43A136 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 6.62 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.14 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home had 6 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (May 1, 2025), including 2 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — May 1, 2025
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Level G)Corrected — March 23, 2025
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — June 27, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level G)Corrected — June 27, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level E)Corrected — June 27, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level F)Corrected — July 31, 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 E)Corrected — June 27, 2025
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home is a 78-bed nursing home in Hot Springs, South Dakota. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 6.6 hours per resident day, above the South Dakota average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in May 2025, cited 6 deficiencies, 2 of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
The facility’s nursing staffing appears stronger than typical for the state, which can support more hands-on care. However, the most recent inspection raised several serious concerns—most notably an abuse-related flag and deficiencies involving protection from abuse, wound/pressure ulcer care, restraints, and timely care planning—so you’ll want clear information from the facility about how those issues have been addressed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home is not Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home's CMS star rating?
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home?
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home reports 6.62039 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home had 6 total deficiencies, including 2 classified as severe.
How many beds does Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home have?
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home has 78 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- SEVEN SISTERS LIVING CENTER — 3/5 — 7.0 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.