SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER
300 S BYRON BLVD, Chamberlain, SD 57325
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 SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER Compares
SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER is a 44-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Chamberlain, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.3%) is above the South Dakota average of 4.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.2% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (54% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.3% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (125% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Chamberlain.
How is SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER 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 practices help SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.3% here versus 4.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 44 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN 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 SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN 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 Chamberlain
Chamberlain sits in Brule County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% 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+
- 956 (18.3%)
- Median age
- 39.8 years
- Median household income
- $57,181
- Median home value
- $157,500
Demographics for Brule County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chamberlain.
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