Firesteel Healthcare Center
Mitchell, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435109) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 6 totaling $153,308
Phone: (605) 996-6526 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Firesteel Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Firesteel Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.0%.
Firesteel Healthcare Center has 6 federal fines on record totaling $153,308.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Firesteel Healthcare Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1997. The facility is certified for 125 beds with an average daily census of 107.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Firesteel Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.0%.
CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $153,308.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
Firesteel Healthcare Center is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Firesteel Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 55.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $153,308.00, and 0 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; verify current flags on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Firesteel Healthcare Center is certified for 125 beds with an average daily census of 107.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a quality measure rating, and a staffing rating; for this facility these are 1, 1, 2, and 2 out of 5, respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the data provided; contact the facility at (605) 996-6526 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (605) 996-6526 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Firesteel Healthcare Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435109?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.