FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER
1120 EAST 7TH AVENUE, Mitchell, SD 57301
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How FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 125-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mitchell, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (31.3%) is above the South Dakota average of 19.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 125 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mitchell, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.2% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.3% — worse than the South Dakota average of 19.9% (57% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Mitchell.
How is FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE 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 practices help FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 4.3% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 4.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Mitchell options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE 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 Mitchell
Mitchell sits in Davison 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 lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,709 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $48,267
- Median home value
- $153,600
Demographics for Davison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mitchell.
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