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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Monument Health Sturgis Care Center
2140 Junction Avenue, Sturgis, SD 57785 · Meade County
Visit Monument Health Care Center at 2140 Junction Avenue in Sturgis, SD to find your local Senior Care, Transitional Care provider. Call (605) 720-2400 for more information.
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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 96% full (39 of 40 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 Sturgis
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Sturgis, SD, with 40 certified beds and an average of about 39 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.91 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.89 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $25,958 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.91 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •$25,958 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Sturgis, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 40
- Avg. residents/day
- 39
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 435102
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
- 4.91
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.89
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.7%
- 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)
- 6
- Federal fines
- 2 ($25,958)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-19
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-19Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-03-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2026-03-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2026-03-19Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2025-06-10Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2025-06-10Severity 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.
2025-02-19Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-02-19Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-10 | Fine | $17,940 |
| 2024-04-03 | Fine | $8,018 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
2140 Junction Avenue, Sturgis, SD
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Monument Health Sturgis Care Center
How much does Monument Health Sturgis Care Center cost?
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Sturgis, 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 Monument Health Sturgis Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Monument Health Sturgis Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Monument Health Sturgis Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.91 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Monument Health Sturgis Care Center?
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Monument Health Sturgis Care Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (39 of 40 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 Monument Health Sturgis Care Center offer?
Monument Health Sturgis Care Center in Sturgis, SD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 40 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Data sources:CMS verifiedOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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