Weskota Manor Inc
608 1ST STREET NE, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
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 Weskota Manor Inc Compares
Weskota Manor Inc is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.8%) is below the South Dakota average of 4.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.2% — better 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: 0.8% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (84% 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 Weskota Manor Inc
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Weskota Manor Inc with other nursing homes in Wessington Springs.
What keeps Weskota Manor Inc's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Weskota Manor Inc keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Weskota Manor Inc keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.8% here versus 4.7% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Weskota Manor 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 Weskota Manor 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 Wessington Springs
Wessington Springs sits in Jerauld County, where adults 65 and older make up about 30.8% 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+
- 619 (30.8%)
- Median age
- 51.5 years
- Median household income
- $49,265
- Median home value
- $74,200
Demographics for Jerauld County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wessington Springs.
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