United Living Community
Brookings, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435079) · 67 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $33,027
Phone: (605) 692-5351 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
United Living Community holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
United Living Community reports total nurse staffing of 4.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 50.0%. CMS assigns this facility a 4-star staffing rating.
United Living Community has 2 federal fines on record totaling $33,027.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
United Living Community is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Brookings, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1994. The facility has 67 certified beds with an average of 65.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, United Living Community holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 2 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.78 per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside the 4-star staffing rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $33,027.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for United Living Community. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change (within the last 12 months) is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
United Living Community 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?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per day, with a 50.0% turnover rate; the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $33,027.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
United Living Community has 67 certified beds with an average daily population of 65.1 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 indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections, Staffing, Quality Measures, and an overall combined score; here those are 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively, with an overall of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (605) 692-5351 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (605) 692-5351 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435079?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.