SANFORD CHAMBERLAIN CARE CENTER

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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 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.9%) is above the South Dakota average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% 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: 3.2% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (40% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.9% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (154% higher).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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