515 E 8Th Street, White River, SD 57579
Call White River Health Care Center directly(605) 259-3161White River Health Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in White River, South Dakota. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.64 hours per resident per day, above the South Dakota average of 3.89. Its most recent inspection on Mar 27, 2025 cited 0 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) | 4.64 | 3.89 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.61 | 0.80 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.12 | 2.61 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.0% | 49.7% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 0.0 | 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.
515 E 8Th Street
White River, SD 57579
43A089
Non profit - Corporation
52
34.9
Medicaid
1990-05-17
Rural
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CMS gives White River Health Care Center 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.
White River Health Care Center reports 4.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the South Dakota average of 3.89.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 0 deficiencies.
White River Health Care Center is certified for 52 beds.
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (605) 259-3161. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
