White River Health Care Center
515 E 8TH STREET, White River, SD 57579
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 White River Health Care Center Compares
White River Health Care Center is a 52-bed nonprofit nursing facility in White River, 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 falls resulting in major injury (0.8%) is below the South Dakota average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 52 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.3% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.3% (85% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask White River Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing White River Health Care Center with other nursing homes in White River.
What keeps White River Health Care Center'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 White River Health Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 5.3% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help White River Health Care Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.7% here versus 4.7% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is White River Health Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 63% occupancy across 52 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 White River Health Care Center?
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 White River Health Care Center?
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 White River
White River sits in Mellette County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% 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 lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 319 (15.4%)
- Median age
- 34.4 years
- Median household income
- $33,882
Demographics for Mellette County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near White River.
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