Platte Care Center
609 EAST 7TH, Platte, SD 57369
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 Platte Care Center Compares
Platte Care Center is a 48-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Platte, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (15.5%) is above the South Dakota average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 48 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.8% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.0% — worse than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (32% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 15.5% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (231% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Platte Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Platte Care Center with other nursing homes in Platte.
What keeps Platte Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Platte Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.0% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Platte Care Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 15.5% here versus 4.7% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte
Platte sits in Charles Mix County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.4% 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+
- 1,719 (18.4%)
- Median age
- 36.3 years
- Median household income
- $52,348
- Median home value
- $127,900
Demographics for Charles Mix County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Platte.
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