St William's Care Center
103 N VIOLA ST, Milbank, SD 57252
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How St William's Care Center Compares
St William's Care Center is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Milbank, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.4%) is below the South Dakota average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Milbank, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — about the same as the South Dakota average of 4.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask St William's Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St William's Care Center with other nursing homes in Milbank.
How is St William's 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 St William's Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at St William's Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains St William's Care Center's rating advantage in Milbank?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at St William's 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 Milbank
Milbank sits in Grant County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,493 (21.0%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $65,327
- Median home value
- $136,200
Demographics for Grant County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Milbank.
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