Sioux City, IA · 20 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Sioux City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,350–$10,460/mo
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Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC
101 Church Street, Alcester, SD 57001 · Union County
84
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 86% full (38 of 44 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Alcester's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Alcester, SD, with 44 certified beds and an average of about 38 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.83 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.49 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.83 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Alcester for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 44
- Avg. residents/day
- 38
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 435062
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,350–$10,460/mo (median $9,150) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Sioux City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 2.83
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.49
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 0
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-28
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-06-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-04-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2023-09-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2023-09-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2023-09-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2023-06-06Severity H — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …
2023-03-09Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2023-03-09Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
101 Church Street, Alcester, SD
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC
How much does Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC cost?
Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Alcester, SD area typically runs $8,350–$10,460 per month (median $9,150, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC?
Staff provide about 2.83 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC?
Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC have availability?
Typically 86% full (38 of 44 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC offer?
Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC in Alcester, SD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 44 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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