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Sun Dial Manor

Bristol, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435093) · 37 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 3★ (state average 2.88★ — at state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $24,528
Phone: (605) 492-3615 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Sun Dial Manor has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Sun Dial Manor reports total nurse staffing of about 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.

Sun Dial Manor has 2 federal fines on record totaling $24,528.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Sun Dial Manor Sun Dial Manor: 3★ 3★ SD average SD average: 2.88★ 2.88★

About this facility

Sun Dial Manor is a non-profit nursing home in Bristol, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1996. The facility is certified for 37 beds, with an average of 19.4 residents in care.

According to CMS Care Compare, Sun Dial Manor holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for South Dakota (state average 2.88). Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.6%.

On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $24,528.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Sun Dial Manor in this data set.

There is no indication in this data that Sun Dial Manor is part of a multi-facility chain, and no ownership change is recorded in the past 12 months.

Families should review the full inspection history and most recent survey findings directly on Medicare Care Compare for the latest updates, as star ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. This profile reflects data as published on CMS Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Sun Dial Manor has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS classifies as at the South Dakota state average of 2.88.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Sun Dial Manor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and nursing turnover of 55.6%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $24,528.00 and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Sun Dial Manor.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Sun Dial Manor is certified for 37 beds and has an average of 19.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

Sun Dial Manor is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Sun Dial Manor was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1996.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (2 stars for this facility), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine into the overall score.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This detail is not included in the data provided; contact Sun Dial Manor at 6054923615 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This data does not cover tour details; contact Sun Dial Manor at 6054923615 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 ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435093?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.