Scotchman Living Center
Philip, SD · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 43A038) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $47,655
Phone: (605) 859-2583 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Scotchman Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its Health Inspection rating is 4 stars and its Staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Scotchman Living Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.07 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a 4-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.9%.
Scotchman Living Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $47,655.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Scotchman Living Center is a non-profit corporation-owned, Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Philip, South Dakota (Haakon County), first approved for participation in 1978. The facility is certified for 42 beds and had an average of 32.5 residents at last reporting.
CMS Care Compare gives Scotchman Living Center an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. This overall score reflects a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Staffing rating of 4 stars, and a Quality Measures rating of 1 star — the lowest-performing of the four component ratings.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.07 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.9%, a figure families may want to weigh alongside the 4-star staffing rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $47,655.00 against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this provider in the supplied data. There is no chain affiliation listed, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported to Medicare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Scotchman Living Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which CMS lists as at the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.07 hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.9% and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $47,655.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Scotchman Living Center is certified for 42 beds and had an average of 32.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (4 stars here), Staffing (4 stars), Quality Measures (1 star), and an Overall rating (3 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 6058592583 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6058592583 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/43A038?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.