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Fountain Springs Healthcare

2000 Wesleyan Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702 · Pennington County

Evergreen Healthcare Group provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, long-term care, post-acute care, memory support, and assisted living services across the western United States. Our healthcare communities are committed to compassionate patient care, short-term rehabilitation, senior living support, and crea…

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 91% full (82 of 90 beds occupied on an average day).

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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

Fountain Springs Healthcare is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Rapid City, SD, with 90 certified beds and an average of about 82 residents per day. It operates as part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group 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, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.76 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.80 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $22,526 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.76 hrs/resident/day)

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: 90
Avg. residents/day: 82
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 435110

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

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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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.76; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.80; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 53.8%; 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): 10
Federal fines: 2 ($22,526)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2025-12-09
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: None

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-12Severity 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.

2025-12-09Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2025-12-09Severity E — potential for harmNursing 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.

2025-12-09Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-12-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2025-12-09Severity 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.

2025-12-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

2025-12-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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
2024-08-15	Fine	$16,801
2024-01-02	Fine	$5,725

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

2000 Wesleyan Blvd, 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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Google

3.4

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Common questions about Fountain Springs Healthcare

How much does Fountain Springs Healthcare cost?

Fountain Springs Healthcare 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 Fountain Springs Healthcare's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Fountain Springs Healthcare 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Fountain Springs Healthcare?

Staff provide about 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Fountain Springs Healthcare?

Fountain Springs Healthcare has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Fountain Springs Healthcare have availability?

Typically 91% full (82 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Fountain Springs Healthcare offer?

Fountain Springs Healthcare in Rapid City, SD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 90 beds.

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