Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc
101 CHURCH STREET, Alcester, SD 57001
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc Compares
Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc is a 44-bed for-profit nursing facility in Alcester, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the South Dakota average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 44 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 35.2% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.5% (43% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 20.2% (43% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc with other nursing homes in Alcester.
What keeps Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 35.2% here versus 24.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Alcester Care And Rehab Center, Inc?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Alcester
Alcester sits in Union County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 2,774 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $74,006
- Median home value
- $206,300
Demographics for Union County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alcester.
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