Walworth County Care Center, Inc
Selby, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435123) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 649-7663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Walworth County Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Walworth County Care Center reports 3.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3%.
Walworth County Care Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no 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
Walworth County Care Center, Inc is a 50-bed nursing home in Selby, South Dakota, operating as a non-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 2007. The facility currently serves an average of 49.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Walworth County Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3% over the measured period.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious, persistent quality issues placed under increased inspection.
Walworth County Care Center is part of the Rural Health Development chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars across the chain — meaning this individual facility's 5-star rating is notably higher than its chain average. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, with a 4-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 27.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon on record and the facility is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 50 certified beds and an average of 49.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Rural Health Development chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average rating of 3.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's overall rating (5 stars) is derived from health inspections (5 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6056497663 and verify details 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 6056497663 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435123?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.