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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
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in Rapid City, SD
24-hour licensed nursing care and rehabilitation — the highest level of medical care outside a hospital. Federally inspected and rated.
Typical cost in Rapid City
$8,440–$10,340/mo
median $9,140/mo
Communities listed
11
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Rapid City, SD · 44 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →3
Avantara Mountain View
Scout 65Rapid City, SD · 101 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →4
Sturgis, SD · 40 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sturgis.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →5
Fountain Springs Healthcare
Scout 63Rapid City, SD · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →6
Avantara North
Scout 60Rapid City, SD · 68 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →7
Rapid City, SD · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rapid City.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →8
New Underwood, SD · 41 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in New Underwood.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
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Custer Care and Rehab Center
Scout 20Custer, SD · 43 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
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Avantara Saint Cloud
Scout 15Rapid City, SD · 78 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
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Avantara Arrowhead
Scout 11Rapid City, SD · 68 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,440–$10,340/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing in Rapid City: common questions
How much does skilled nursing cost in Rapid City?
Skilled Nursing in the Rapid City, SD area typically costs $8,440–$10,340 per month, with a local median of about $9,140 (published survey medians adjusted for Rapid City prices). Exact rates vary by community, residence type, and care needs.
What are the best skilled nursing communities in Rapid City?
Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated skilled nursing communities in Rapid City right now are Clarkson Health Care, Westhills Village Health Care Facility, Avantara Mountain View. The full ranked list — 11 communities — is on this page, with each community's inspection record and pricing.
How do I choose skilled nursing in Rapid City?
Compare objective data first (ratings, staffing, inspection history — all free on Haven), confirm all-in monthly pricing, then tour your top 2–3. A free Haven advisor who knows the Rapid City market can confirm current availability and pricing.