Nursing homes in Rapid City, SD

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Rapid City, part of the Pennington area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Rapid City residents have access to eight nursing homes located across Pennington County and the 57701 and 57702 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Clarkson Health Care, operated by Presbyterian Retirement Village of Rapid City, Inc., stands out as the area's sole facility to earn a top 5-star rating.

What to look for in Rapid City

• 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 3 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 7 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Rapid City

1. 1
   CLARKSON HEALTH CARE

   PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF RAPID CITY, INC. · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   Westhills Village Health Care Facility

   PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF RAPID CITY, INC. · Small
   3.0
3. 3
   AVANTARA MOUNTAIN VIEW

   LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   AVANTARA NORTH

   LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium
   3.0
5. 5
   Fountain Springs Healthcare

   EVERGREEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium
   3.0
6. 6
   GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ST MARTIN VILLAGE

   GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Medium
   2.0
7. 7
   AVANTARA ARROWHEAD

   LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium
   1.0
8. 8
   AVANTARA SAINT CLOUD

   LEGACY HEALTHCARE · Medium
   1.0

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