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Westhills Village Health Care Facility

255 Texas St, Rapid City, SD 57701 · Pennington County

Westhills Village offers choices for Independent Senior Living, Retirement Community, Assisted Living and Health Care Services in Rapid City, South Dakota. Our picturesque facility, community of care, and continuing care program ensures you retire in a community that meets and exceeds your needs.

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Strong

Haven Scout Score

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

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 94% full (41 of 44 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 highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rapid City

Westhills Village Health Care Facility is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Rapid City, SD, with 44 certified beds and an average of about 41 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.76 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.21 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 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $13,520 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

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

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Rapid City for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 44
Avg. residents/day: 41
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 435033

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
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,030–$6,140/mo (median $4,380)	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: 1.21; 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): 5
Federal fines: 1 ($13,520)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2026-03-12
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.

2026-03-12Severity 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.

2026-03-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2026-03-12Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-07-08Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2025-07-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2024-11-21Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-11-21Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-11-21Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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
2025-07-08	Fine	$13,520

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Courtyard / outdoor space

Location

255 Texas St, Rapid City, SD

Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Westhills Village Health Care Facility

How much does Westhills Village Health Care Facility cost?

Westhills Village Health Care Facility 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 Westhills Village Health Care Facility's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Westhills Village Health Care Facility 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Westhills Village Health Care Facility?

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 Westhills Village Health Care Facility?

Westhills Village Health Care Facility has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Westhills Village Health Care Facility have availability?

Typically 94% full (41 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 Westhills Village Health Care Facility offer?

Westhills Village Health Care Facility in Rapid City, SD offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 44 beds.

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