Spearfish Canyon Healthcare
Spearfish, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435043) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,718
Phone: (605) 642-2716 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Spearfish Canyon Healthcare has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below South Dakota's state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Spearfish Canyon Healthcare reports 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.8%.
CMS records one federal fine totaling $9,718.00 for Spearfish Canyon Healthcare, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Spearfish Canyon Healthcare is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1990. The facility is certified for 105 beds and has an average daily census of 75.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Spearfish Canyon Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are reported at 3.37, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 58.8%, as reported by CMS.
On penalties: CMS records one federal fine totaling $9,718.00 for this facility, and no payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Spearfish Canyon Healthcare is part of the Eduro Healthcare chain, which operates 34 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare figures available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Spearfish Canyon Healthcare has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 58.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records one fine totaling $9,718.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the inspection record on Care Compare. No Special Focus status is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 105 beds with an average daily census of 75.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and part of the Eduro Healthcare chain, which operates 34 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 10, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Spearfish Canyon Healthcare scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6056422716 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6056422716 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435043?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.