Walworth County Care Center, Inc
4861 LINCOLN AVENUE, Selby, SD 57472
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 Walworth County Care Center, Inc Compares
Walworth County Care Center, Inc is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Selby, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.4%) is below the South Dakota average of 24.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.4% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.5% (86% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 8.9% — worse than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (67% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (53% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Walworth County Care Center, Inc
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Walworth County Care Center, Inc with other nursing homes in Selby.
What keeps Walworth County Care Center, Inc's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Walworth County Care Center, Inc keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.4% here versus 24.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Walworth County Care Center, Inc doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.9% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Walworth County Care Center, Inc maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Walworth County Care Center, Inc?
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 Walworth County Care Center, Inc?
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 Selby
Selby sits in Walworth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.3% 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+
- 1,263 (23.3%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $51,481
- Median home value
- $96,700
Demographics for Walworth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Selby.
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