Platte Care Center
Platte, SD · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 43A072) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $20,183
Phone: (605) 337-3131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Platte Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Platte Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.9%.
Platte Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $20,183.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Platte Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Platte, South Dakota (Charles Mix County), certified for Medicaid since July 1982. It maintains 48 certified beds with an average daily census of 36.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Platte Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its staffing rating is 5 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.17, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.9%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $20,183.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
The facility has not changed ownership within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date information 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?
Platte Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The available data lists this facility as a Medicaid provider; contact the facility at 6053373131 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details on Medicare participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.17 hours per resident per day, with 0.89 RN hours per resident per day and a 41.9% nursing turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $20,183.00, with 0 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 listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Platte Care Center has 48 certified beds and an average daily census of 36.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Platte Care Center scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
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 6053373131 or 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 6053373131 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Platte Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/43A072?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.