Nursing homes in Pierre, SD
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Pierre, part of the Hughes area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Pierre, South Dakota, have access to two nursing homes serving Hughes County and the surrounding 57501 region. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Local care options include Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care, which stands out as the city’s highest-rated facility with a perfect 5-star rating for its quality of care and comprehensive health services.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Pierre
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- AVERA HEALTH1 home
- LEGACY HEALTHCARE1 home
What to look for in Pierre
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Pierre
| AVERA MARYHOUSE LONG TERM CARE AVERA HEALTH · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| AVANTARA PIERRE LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.