Nursing homes in White River, SD
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in White River, part of the Mellette area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of White River, South Dakota, have access to one nursing home facility within the 57579 ZIP code. Located in Mellette County, this facility currently holds a perfect 5-star overall rating according to the latest CMS Care Compare data. Specifically, White River Health Care Center maintains this top-tier status, providing high-quality care options for the local community based on federal performance metrics and established quality standards.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesProvider mix in White River
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in White River
- All homes in White River score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 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.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in White River
| White River Health Care Center Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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