Nursing Homes in Pennington County, South Dakota

9 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Pennington County, averaging 2.7 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in South Dakota · all care types in Pennington County · Cities: Rapid City, New Underwood

Nursing Homes profiles in Pennington County

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Avantara Arrowhead Rapid City, SD 57702 CMS rating 1.0 / 568 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Avantara Mountain View Rapid City, SD 57702 CMS rating 2.0 / 5101 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Avantara North Rapid City, SD 57701 CMS rating 3.0 / 568 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Avantara Saint Cloud Rapid City, SD 57701 CMS rating 1.0 / 578 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Other Clarkson Health Care Rapid City, SD 57702 CMS rating 5.0 / 549 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Fountain Springs Healthcare Rapid City, SD 57702 CMS rating 3.0 / 590 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village Rapid City, SD 57702 CMS rating 2.0 / 560 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Good Samaritan Society New Underwood New Underwood, SD 57761 CMS rating 2.0 / 541 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Other Westhills Village Health Care Facility Rapid City, SD 57701 CMS rating 5.0 / 544 beds

Cities in Pennington County

Rapid City, SD 8 facilities New Underwood, SD 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Pennington County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

Families in Pennington County should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Pennington County?

The current CMS snapshot lists 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Pennington County, South Dakota, with an average overall CMS rating of 2.7 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Pennington County have nursing homes?

Rapid City, New Underwood have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current snapshot.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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