Avantara North
Rapid City, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435064) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $24,108
Phone: (605) 343-4958 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avantara North has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Avantara North reports total nurse staffing of 3.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Avantara North has 2 federal fines on record totaling $24,108.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Avantara North is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota. The facility has 68 certified beds and an average daily census of 65.7 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since July 1992. Avantara North is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avantara North holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.06 per resident per day, including 0.99 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. The nursing staff turnover rate is 35.4%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $24,108.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Avantara North, and the facility is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months according to CMS data.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avantara North has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Avantara North is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours, with a 35.4% nursing turnover rate; its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $24,108.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Avantara North, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avantara North has 68 certified beds and an average of 65.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which has 89 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Avantara North has been certified since July 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Avantara North scores 3, 3, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 6053434958 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in CMS data; contact the facility at 6053434958 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435064?state=SD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.