PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE
400 8TH AVENUE NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401
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
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE Compares
PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.2%) is below the South Dakota average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 99 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Aberdeen, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.1% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (60% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.8% — better than the South Dakota average of 19.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE with other nursing homes in Aberdeen.
How is PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE addressing its staffing levels 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 PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 99 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 PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE's rating advantage in Aberdeen?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE?
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 Aberdeen
Aberdeen sits in Brown County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% 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+
- 6,945 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $61,816
- Median home value
- $171,200
Demographics for Brown County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Aberdeen.
Facility Details
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.