The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
CLARKSON HEALTH CARE
RAPID CITY, SD · Medicare-certified · 49 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Clarkson Health Care in Rapid City has a 5 of 5 overall rating, with 5-star staffing and 4-star health inspection and quality ratings. It reports 4.20 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, slightly above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and had no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1955 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1955.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.12
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 2.40
- Weekend nursing
- 3.42
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 22%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.2%6.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.1%5.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%3.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.4%8.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.7%11.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
39.7%13.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%5.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.3%94.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—73.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75%78.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to regularly check beds, mattresses, and bed rails to make sure they were safely attached and safe to use. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 909 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Occupancy
- 45.5 residents on an average day (93% of 49 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.