South Dakota facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in South Dakota, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
223facilities
3.2★average rating
67rated 4-5 stars
30%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 96 | 2.8★ | 30.2% |
| Hospitals | 61 | 3.9★ | 21.3% |
| Home Health Agencies | 23 | 3.8★ | 52.2% |
| Hospices | 17 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 26 | 3.8★ | 50.0% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in South Dakota. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
921,481total population
18.9%aged 65+
173,800residents 65+
+13.3%65+ growth since 2020
2.1%aged 85+
12people / sq mi
$72,421median household income
9.3%of seniors in poverty
5.5nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 1.2% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (52.4% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Sioux Falls
25 facilities
Avg rating3.5
Rapid City
20 facilities
Avg rating3.3
Aberdeen
10 facilities
Avg rating3.6
Mitchell
7 facilities
Avg rating3.4
Yankton
7 facilities
Avg rating3.9
Brookings
6 facilities
Avg rating3.8
Milbank
6 facilities
Avg rating2.7
Pierre
6 facilities
Avg rating3.7
Watertown
6 facilities
Avg rating2.9
Huron
5 facilities
Avg rating2.1
Spearfish
5 facilities
Avg rating4
Hot Springs
4 facilities
Avg rating2.5
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