AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE
717 EAST DAKOTA, Pierre, SD 57501
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE Compares
AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE is a 80-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Pierre, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.7%) is above the South Dakota average of 4.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pierre, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.6% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.7% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (68% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 19.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE with other nursing homes in Pierre.
What keeps AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE'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 practices help AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.0% here versus 24.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE's rating advantage in Pierre?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE?
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 Pierre
Pierre sits in Hughes County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% 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+
- 2,988 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $69,575
- Median home value
- $181,400
Demographics for Hughes County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pierre.
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