WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER — Nursing Home in BRITTON, SD
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 60 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 40.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 435105 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 2.91 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.64 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 4, 2025), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — December 4, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level G)Corrected — December 6, 2025
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Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (Level D)Corrected — December 6, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — December 6, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — December 6, 2025
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center is a 60-bed nursing home in Britton, South Dakota. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident day, below the South Dakota average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, one of them severe.
The facility’s overall rating suggests it meets basic standards but is not a top performer. One important question is how management plans to address below-average nurse staffing and the recent inspection findings—especially infection prevention, pressure-ulcer care and mobility/bed-rail practices—so residents receive consistent, professional care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER reports 2.91316 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER had 4 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
WHEATCREST HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER has 60 certified beds.
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.