717 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501
Call Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care directly(605) 224-3163Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Pierre, South Dakota. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.45 hours per resident per day, above the South Dakota average of 3.89. Its most recent inspection on Sep 11, 2025 cited 3 deficiencies.
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
This facility vs. the South Dakota and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | South Dakota avg | National avg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 4.45 | 3.89 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 1.08 | 0.80 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.63 | 2.61 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.8% | 49.7% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 3.0 | 6.8 | 9.5 | below avg |
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
717 East Dakota
Pierre, SD 57501
435034
Non profit - Corporation
80
56.3
Medicare and Medicaid
1985-08-26
Avera Health (12 facilities)
Rural
Avera Health operates 12 nursing facilities across the United States.
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CMS gives Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care reports 4.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the South Dakota average of 3.89.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 3 deficiencies.
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care is certified for 80 beds.
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (605) 224-3163. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
