RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Pierre, SD (2026)

Compare all 2 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Pierre, SD, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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2Nursing Homes in Pierre
3.5/5
+0.6 vs state avgState avg: 2.90Pierre Avg Rating
$22K$25K vs state avgState avg: $47KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomePierre, SD

Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above South Dakota avg of 2.9

717 East DakotaPierre, SD 57501

(605) 224-3163

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21 Penalty

Nursing HomePierre, SD

Avantara Pierre

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
65 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2026

Below South Dakota avg of 2.9

950 East Park StreetPierre, SD 57501

(605) 224-8628

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City report

Care landscape in Pierre

How Pierre compares with the rest of South Dakota on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+17.6%

    About 21% lower than the state average of 22.4%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover43.6%

    About 9% lower than the state average of 48.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability12.4%

    About 9% lower than the state average of 13.7%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Pierre, SD?

This page evaluates 2 eligible nursing homes in Pierre, SD and shows the top 2.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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