DIAMOND CARE CENTER
901 N MAIN AVE, Bridgewater, SD 57319
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 DIAMOND CARE CENTER Compares
DIAMOND CARE CENTER is a 36-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bridgewater, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (10.5%) is above the South Dakota average of 5.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 36 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 10.5% — worse than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (96% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.6% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (41% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DIAMOND CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIAMOND CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Bridgewater.
How is DIAMOND CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is DIAMOND CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 10.5% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is DIAMOND CARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.6% here versus 4.7% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIAMOND CARE CENTER?
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 DIAMOND CARE CENTER?
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 Bridgewater
Bridgewater sits in McCook County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% 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+
- 1,033 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $66,208
- Median home value
- $152,300
Demographics for McCook County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bridgewater.
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