Kadoka Nursing Home
Kadoka, SD · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 43A103) · 31 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 837-2247 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kadoka Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Kadoka Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.2%.
Kadoka Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
Kadoka Nursing Home is a Medicaid-certified nursing facility in Kadoka, Jackson County, South Dakota, operated as a non-profit corporation and first approved for federal certification on May 1, 1991. The facility is certified for 31 beds, with an average daily census of 28.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kadoka Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. This overall rating is composed of four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star. These separate ratings reflect different aspects of care — inspection findings, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures — and families should review each individually rather than relying on the overall score alone.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Reported nursing staff turnover is 38.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon and no Special Focus program status were indicated in the data provided. No chain affiliation information was provided, and there is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months.
Source: CMS 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?
Kadoka Nursing Home has a 4-star overall rating from CMS, which is above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provider type listed is Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.25 hours per resident per day, with 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 38.2%; the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 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 a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kadoka Nursing Home is certified for 31 beds and has an average daily census of 28.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (1 star), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 6058372247 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 6058372247 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/43A103?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.