Kadoka Nursing Home
605 MAPLE ST W, Kadoka, SD 57543
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 Kadoka Nursing Home Compares
Kadoka Nursing Home is a 31-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Kadoka, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (64.8%) is above the South Dakota average of 24.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 31 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 64.8% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.5% (164% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (38% 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 Kadoka Nursing Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Kadoka Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Kadoka.
How is Kadoka Nursing Home addressing its quality measures 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 Kadoka Nursing Home doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 64.8% here versus 24.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Kadoka Nursing Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.4% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Kadoka Nursing Home maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 31 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Kadoka Nursing Home?
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 Kadoka Nursing Home?
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 Kadoka
Kadoka sits in Jackson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than 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+
- 459 (13.9%)
- Median age
- 33.2 years
- Median household income
- $24,549
- Median home value
- $58,600
Demographics for Jackson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kadoka.
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