Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home
2500 MINNEKAHTA AVENUE, Hot Springs, SD 57747
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How Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home Compares
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home is a 78-bed government-owned nursing facility in Hot Springs, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.9%) is below the South Dakota average of 4.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 78 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hot Springs, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.7% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.6% (37% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 8.4% — worse than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (52% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (59% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home with other nursing homes in Hot Springs.
How is Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.7% here versus 24.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.4% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 78 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 Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home lag behind other Hot Springs options?
Its 2-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.
The Senior Community Around Hot Springs
Hot Springs sits in Fall River County, where adults 65 and older make up about 29.1% of the population — a higher 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+
- 1,958 (29.1%)
- Median age
- 54.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,383
- Median home value
- $136,800
Demographics for Fall River County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hot Springs.
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