Diamond Care Center
Bridgewater, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435114) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $69,512
Phone: (605) 729-2525 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diamond Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Diamond Care Center reports 2.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Diamond Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $69,512.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Diamond Care Center is a 36-bed skilled nursing facility in Bridgewater, South Dakota (McCook County), with an average of 30.1 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, holding certification since July 1998.
According to CMS Care Compare, Diamond Care Center has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspections rated 1 star, quality measures rated 4 stars, and staffing rated 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $69,512.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Diamond Care Center is part of the Lifespark chain, which operates 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.3 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current information, as ratings and penalty data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Diamond Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Diamond Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 2.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and a nursing turnover rate of 54.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $69,512.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Diamond Care Center is certified for 36 beds and has an average of 30.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lifespark chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Diamond Care Center scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 6057292525 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS data; please contact the facility at 6057292525 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435114?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.