Sun Dial Manor
410 SECOND STREET, Bristol, SD 57219
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 Sun Dial Manor Compares
Sun Dial Manor is a 37-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Bristol, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.0%) is below the South Dakota average of 4.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 37 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 52% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.8% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (55% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sun Dial Manor
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sun Dial Manor with other nursing homes in Bristol.
How is Sun Dial Manor 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 Sun Dial Manor keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sun Dial Manor keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.0% here versus 4.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Sun Dial Manor's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 52% occupancy across 37 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 Sun Dial Manor?
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 Sun Dial Manor?
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 Bristol
Bristol sits in Day County, where adults 65 and older make up about 26.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,418 (26.0%)
- Median age
- 48.1 years
- Median household income
- $46,753
- Median home value
- $110,600
Demographics for Day County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bristol.
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