White River Health Care Center
Nursing Home · White River, SD
Contact & location
515 E 8TH StreetWhite River, SD 57579
Mellette County
- Phone
- (605) 259-3161
- ZIP code
- 57579 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 52
- Residents per day
- 31.9 (61% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare certified since
- May 17, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.48 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.79 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.19 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.50 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.68 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.8 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 27, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 3 health · 9 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2023-12-13 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-24 |
| 2022-12-08 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-25 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $6,168 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-18 | Fine | $6,168 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of White River Health Care Center?
White River Health Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in South Dakota.
How many beds does White River Health Care Center have?
It has 52 certified beds and cares for about 32 residents per day.
Has White River Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $6,168 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of White River Health Care Center?
(605) 259-3161. The facility is located at 515 E 8TH Street, White River, SD 57579.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.