MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS CARE CENTER
2140 JUNCTION AVENUE, Sturgis, SD 57785
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS CARE CENTER Compares
MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS CARE CENTER is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sturgis, 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 staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the South Dakota average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.3% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (76% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (47% 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 MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Sturgis.
What keeps MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS CARE CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 4.7% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 40 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS 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 MONUMENT HEALTH STURGIS 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 Sturgis
Sturgis sits in Meade County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% 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 consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,316 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 36.2 years
- Median household income
- $62,275
- Median home value
- $207,700
Demographics for Meade County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sturgis.
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