Wilmot Care Center Inc
Wilmot, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435119) · 26 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $28,028
Phone: (605) 938-4418 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wilmot Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Wilmot Care Center reports 4.19941 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89534 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.5%.
Wilmot Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $28,028.00, with no payment denials. CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is subject to increased monitoring.
About this facility
Wilmot Care Center Inc is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Wilmot, Roberts County, South Dakota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 2002. The facility is certified for 26 beds and reports an average daily census of 24.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wilmot Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.19941 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89534 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $28,028.00 for this facility. No payment denials are on record.
CMS has designated Wilmot Care Center as an "SFF Candidate" under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies facilities with a history of persistent poor quality as measured by CMS inspections; SFF Candidate status means the facility is being watched more closely and may be escalated into the full Special Focus program, subjecting it to increased inspection frequency. No abuse icon is indicated in this data set.
No chain affiliation is listed in this data, and there is no indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects CMS Care Compare's published dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wilmot Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Wilmot Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.19941 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89534 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating and 60.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $28,028.00, and no payment denials are on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon indicated in this data, but CMS has designated the facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and faces increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wilmot Care Center is certified for 26 beds and has an average daily census of 24.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and this data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Wilmot Care Center scores 1, 1, 5, and 1 star respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6059384418 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6059384418 to arrange a visit and review its full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435119?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.