Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Hot Springs, South Dakota
0 of 2 nursing homes in Hot Springs (0%) meet our strict criteria. The South Dakota statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
130
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
52 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Hot Springs, South Dakota, is weak, with only 2 facilities and no recommended options. Families should be cautious, as the top facility, SEVEN SISTERS LIVING CENTER, has a C+ rating and there is one facility to avoid due to fines.
The other 2 Hot Springs facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Hot Springs Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Hot Springs's city average is 2.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Hot Springs facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Hot Springs avg is 52 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Hot Springs facilities average 12.5 deficiencies per inspection
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Hot Springs at a Glance
Good News
- 2 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — nearly half the market
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 45.0 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 0% for-profit, 50% non-profit, 50% government
- 12.5 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Hot Springs, SD are recommended?
0 of 2 nursing homes in Hot Springs (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Hot Springs?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Hot Springs has 2 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Hot Springs "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Hot Springs?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.