Faulkton Senior Living
Faulkton, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435084) · 41 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 598-6214 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Faulkton Senior Living has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Faulkton Senior Living reports total nurse staffing of about 2.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.1%.
Faulkton Senior Living has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record according to CMS data, and it does not carry the CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
Faulkton Senior Living is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Faulkton, Faulk County, South Dakota, operating with 41 certified beds and an average of 39.0 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since February 1995. It is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which includes 41 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Faulkton Senior Living holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 2.59 hours per resident per day, with 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
There has been no change in ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families evaluating this facility should verify current details directly with the facility and through Medicare Care Compare, as data reflects the most recent CMS reporting period available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Faulkton Senior Living has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Faulkton Senior Living is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 2.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a 57.1% nursing turnover rate.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 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 this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Faulkton Senior Living has 41 certified beds and an average of 39.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which has 41 facilities nationally averaging 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine to form the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6055986214 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6055986214 to arrange a visit and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435084?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.