RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 8 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Rapid City, SD (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Rapid City, SD, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

8Nursing Homes in Rapid City
2.8/5
-0.1 vs state avgState avg: 2.90Rapid City Avg Rating
$20K$17K vs state avgState avg: $36KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeRapid City, SD

Clarkson Health Care

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
51 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above South Dakota avg of 2.9

1015 Mt View RdRapid City, SD 57702

(605) 343-5882

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Care landscape in Rapid City

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

  • Population 65+23.4%

    A little higher than the state average of 22.4%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover50.0%

    About the same as the state average of 49.7%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability12.7%

    A little lower than the state average of 13.7%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Rapid City, SD?

This page evaluates 8 eligible nursing homes in Rapid City, SD and shows the top 8.

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.

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