UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY
405 FIRST AVE, Brookings, SD 57006
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY Compares
UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY is a 67-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Brookings, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (4.0%) is below the South Dakota average of 19.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 67 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Brookings, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 39.4% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.6% (60% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.4% — worse than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (36% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.4% — worse than the South Dakota average of 4.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 4.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 19.9% (80% 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 UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY with other nursing homes in Brookings.
How is UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY 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 is UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 39.4% here versus 24.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.4% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 67 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does UNITED LIVING COMMUNITY lag behind other Brookings options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Brookings
Brookings sits in Brookings County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.0% of the population — a lower 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+
- 4,220 (12.0%)
- Median age
- 27.3 years
- Median household income
- $57,471
- Median home value
- $187,100
Demographics for Brookings County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Brookings.
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