CLARKSON HEALTH CARE
1015 MT VIEW RD, Rapid City, SD 57702
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CLARKSON HEALTH CARE Compares
CLARKSON HEALTH CARE is a 49-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Rapid City, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.7%) is below the South Dakota average of 4.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 49 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rapid City, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.6% (46% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the South Dakota average of 5.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.7% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (84% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — worse 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 CLARKSON HEALTH CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CLARKSON HEALTH CARE with other nursing homes in Rapid City.
What keeps CLARKSON HEALTH CARE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help CLARKSON HEALTH CARE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.4% here versus 24.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CLARKSON HEALTH CARE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.7% here versus 4.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CLARKSON HEALTH CARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 49 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CLARKSON HEALTH CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CLARKSON HEALTH CARE's rating advantage in Rapid City?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Rapid City
Rapid City sits in Pennington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% 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 consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 20,307 (18.1%)
- Median age
- 38.8 years
- Median household income
- $58,278
- Median home value
- $197,200
Demographics for Pennington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rapid City.
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