Assisted Living Facility Inspection Reports in South Dakota
153
Total Facilities
417
Total Citations
Inspection Snapshot: South Dakota
| Metric | South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Total Licensed Facilities | 153 |
| Facilities with Violations on Record | 86(67%) |
| Facilities with Clean Inspection Records | 43(33%) |
| Average Violations per Facility | 3.2 |
| Most Common Violation Codes |
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Most-Reviewed Facilities in South Dakota
| Facility | City | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Hills Retirement Community | Hot Springs | 21 |
| Garden Hills Assisted Living | Spearfish | 15 |
| Garden Hills Assisted Living 2 | Spearfish | 15 |
| Golden Prairie Manor | Winner | 15 |
| Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Fort Pierre | Fort Pierre | 14 |
| Park Place Assisted Living | Brookings | 13 |
| Countryside Living | Mitchell | 13 |
| Edgewood Greenleaf Brookings Llc | Brookings | 13 |
| Angelhaus Huron | Huron | 12 |
| Tea Retirement Living | Tea | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Assisted Living in South Dakota
- How many assisted living facilities are in South Dakota?
- South Dakota has 153 licensed assisted living facilities. Of these, 86 have documented violations on file, and 43 have clean inspection records. Data is sourced from South Dakota Department of Health inspection records.
- How often are assisted living facilities inspected in South Dakota?
- South Dakota inspections are conducted by South Dakota Department of Health. Most assisted living facilities are subject to annual unannounced surveys, plus complaint-driven investigations. All reports reviewed by The Care Audit become part of each facility's public record.
- What should I look for in an inspection report?
- Look for the number of citations, their severity level, whether financial penalties were imposed, and whether deficiencies were corrected on follow-up. Repeat violations across multiple surveys are a significant red flag. Facilities with zero citations have passed all inspections in the reviewed period.
- What are the most common violations at assisted living facilities in South Dakota?
- Common violations include medication management errors, inadequate staffing ratios, failure to maintain individualized care plans, and physical plant or fire safety deficiencies. The Care Audit shows the full citation history for each facility.
- Is The Care Audit affiliated with South Dakota government?
- No. The Care Audit is an independent public resource. All data is sourced directly from official state health department inspection records and made available as a free public service.