Medicine Wheel Village
24266 AIRPORT ROAD, Eagle Butte, SD 57625
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 Medicine Wheel Village Compares
Medicine Wheel Village is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (10.0%) is below the South Dakota average of 24.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 55% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.5% (59% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Medicine Wheel Village
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Medicine Wheel Village with other nursing homes in Eagle Butte.
How is Medicine Wheel Village 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 Medicine Wheel Village keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.0% here versus 24.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Medicine Wheel Village's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 55% occupancy across 50 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Medicine Wheel Village?
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 Medicine Wheel Village?
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 Eagle Butte
Eagle Butte sits in Dewey County, where adults 65 and older make up about 9.5% 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+
- 552 (9.5%)
- Median age
- 27.4 years
- Median household income
- $45,859
- Median home value
- $65,900
Demographics for Dewey County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Eagle Butte.
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