Westhills Village Health Care Facility
255 TEXAS ST, Rapid City, SD 57701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Westhills Village Health Care Facility Compares
Westhills Village Health Care Facility is a 44-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Rapid City, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the South Dakota average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 44 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rapid City, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.5% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (32% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.9% — worse than the South Dakota average of 19.9% (25% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Westhills Village Health Care Facility
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Westhills Village Health Care Facility with other nursing homes in Rapid City.
What keeps Westhills Village Health Care Facility'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 Westhills Village Health Care Facility keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Westhills Village Health Care Facility keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.1% here versus 4.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Westhills Village Health Care Facility maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 44 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Westhills Village Health Care Facility?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Westhills Village Health Care Facility's rating advantage in Rapid City?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Rapid City
Rapid City sits in Pennington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 20,307 (18.1%)
- Median age
- 38.8 years
- Median household income
- $58,278
- Median home value
- $197,200
Demographics for Pennington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rapid City.
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