Clarkson Health Care
Scout 80Rapid City, SD · 49 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
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Avantara North
1620 North 7TH Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 · Pennington County
Avantara North's friendly and experienced staff works with each guest one-on-one to address their medical needs and offer highest level of services.
60
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 98% full (67 of 68 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rapid City
Avantara North is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Rapid City, SD, with 68 certified beds and an average of about 67 residents per day. It operates as part of the Legacy Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.95 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.99 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $33,768 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.95 hrs/resident/day)
- •$33,768 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Rapid City, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 68
- Avg. residents/day
- 67
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Legacy Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 435064
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 | $8,440–$10,340/mo (median $9,140) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Rapid 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
- 2.95
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.99
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.8%
- 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)
- 7
- Federal fines
- 2 ($33,768)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-20
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-20Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2026-02-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-08-07Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-08-07Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
2025-01-14Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | Fine | $27,600 |
| 2024-10-07 | Fine | $6,168 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Wellness programs
Location
1620 North 7TH Street, Rapid City, 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 Avantara North
How much does Avantara North cost?
Avantara North does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Rapid City, SD area typically runs $8,440–$10,340 per month (median $9,140, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Avantara North's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Avantara North 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Avantara North?
Staff provide about 2.95 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Avantara North?
Avantara North has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Avantara North have availability?
Typically 98% full (67 of 68 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Avantara North offer?
Avantara North in Rapid City, SD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 68 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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