Estelline Nursing And Care Center
Estelline, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435099) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,826
Phone: (605) 873-2278 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Estelline Nursing And Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Estelline Nursing And Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.04 hours per resident per day, including about 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.8%.
Estelline Nursing And Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,826.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Estelline Nursing And Care Center is a government (city)-owned nursing home in Estelline, Hamlin County, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since May 1996 and is licensed for 60 beds, with an average of 56.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Estelline Nursing And Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and a staffing rating of 1. The staffing rating is notably low relative to the other three domains.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 2.037 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.447 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,826.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record (0). No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the provided data. No ownership change within the past 12 months is indicated.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection and quality record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Estelline Nursing And Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above South Dakota's state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.04 hours per resident per day, with about 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 28.8%; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,826.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds, with an average of 56.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a city government entity, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (5 stars here), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (1 star), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 6058732278 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 6058732278 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current, detailed record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435099?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.