Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home
Hot Springs, SD · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 43A136) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 1 totaling $39,293
Phone: (605) 745-5127 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and CMS has not reported a staffing star rating in the available data.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, staffing turnover percentage, or a staffing star rating for Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home in the available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for current staffing details.
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $39,293.00, and 0 payment denials. The available data does not specify whether an abuse icon or Special Focus status has been applied, so families should review the facility's inspection record on Medicare Care Compare to confirm current flags.
About this facility
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home is a state government-owned nursing facility located in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota. It is certified for 78 beds and has an average of 51.9 residents. The facility participates in Medicaid, according to CMS Care Compare records; its first CMS approval date on file is February 11, 2011.
CMS Care Compare assigns this facility an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5. The quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5. CMS has not published a staffing star rating for this facility in the data provided, and detailed nurse staffing hours per resident per day, RN hours, and nursing staff turnover percentage are not reported in the available data. Families should verify current staffing figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine on file for this facility, totaling $39,293.00. There are 0 payment denials recorded. The data provided does not indicate whether CMS has applied an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation to this location; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare listing directly for the most current status on these flags.
There is no indication in this data that the facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and no indication that ownership has changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on data sourced from 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?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS Care Compare lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, turnover percentage, or a staffing star rating in the available data; contact the facility at 6057455127 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, there is 1 fine on record totaling $39,293.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not specify an abuse icon or Special Focus status; contact the facility at 6057455127 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 78 beds with an average of 51.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity, and the data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
CMS records show a first approval date of February 11, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility has an overall rating of 2, health inspection rating of 2, and QM rating of 4, with staffing not reported here.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 6057455127 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 6057455127 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/43A136?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.