Nursing homes in Yankton, SD
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Yankton, part of the Yankton 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 Yankton, South Dakota, within Yankton County, have access to two nursing home facilities, both of which currently maintain a perfect 5-star overall rating according to the latest CMS Care Compare data. Avera Sister James Care Center, operated by Sacred Heart Health Services, stands out as a top-performing facility serving the 57078 ZIP code area. These high quality-of-care ratings reflect consistent performance across essential health inspection, staffing, and clinical quality metrics.
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avg 5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Yankton
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Yankton
- All homes in Yankton score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Yankton
| AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER SACRED HEART HEALTH SERVICES · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| SD HUMAN SERVICES CENTER - GERIATRIC PROGRAM Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · Government | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.