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Clarkson Health Care
1015 Mt View Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 (opens Google Maps) · Pennington County · (605) 343-5882· 49 certified beds · avg 46 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1988 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jul 24, 2025
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Apr 16, 2026
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.65
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Apr 16, 2026 · F-0686 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Apr 16, 2026 · F-0686 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Why it matters: Bedsores are painful, can become deeply infected, and in serious cases can be life-threatening.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: May 15, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 6 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint F-0686
The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. F-0554
The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. F-0761
View all 6 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint · F-0686 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not regularly inspect bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails for safety, or the rails and mattresses were not attached safely to the frames. · F-0909 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 3).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 1
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | G ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilitySouth Dakota averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.65
South Dakota average: 4.32
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.24
South Dakota average: 0.91
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.80
South Dakota average: 3.71
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.65 | 4.32 | 3.95 | top 29% in South Dakota; top 19% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.24 | 0.91 | 0.69 | top 13% in South Dakota; top 9% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.80 | 3.71 | 3.50 | top 37% in South Dakota; top 29% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.67 | 0.51 | 0.48 | top 20% in South Dakota; top 18% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 34.0 | 48.2 | 45.8 | top 15% in South Dakota; top 22% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 22.2 | 34.7 | 42.9 | top 31% in South Dakota; top 17% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.20, RN 1.12, weekend 3.42.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.20 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Other
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Retirement Village of Rapid City, INC. | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 01/01/2000 |
| Archer, Bradley | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Bertsch, Kelsey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| Bifulco, Leah | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/2016 |
| Bifulco, Leah | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/2016 |
| Diamond, Kenneth | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| Diamond, Kenneth | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2025 |
| Donohue, Tyler | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2023 |
| Donohue, Tyler | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2023 |
| Duhamel Duffy, Helene | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Harlow, Mark | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2015 |
| Jackson, Douglas | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2015 |
| Kilpatrick, Christopher | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Knoll, Andrea | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| Knoll, Andrea | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2025 |
| Knudson, Adam | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Moore, Molly | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Mudge, Deborah | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2008 |
| Petrotto, Maryann | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/2014 |
| Pfeifle, Craig | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2008 |
Showing 20 of 22 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 2 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "How often are beds and bed rails inspected, and who does those checks?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 34% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 22 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantara Arrowhead | 0.5 mi | Rapid City, SD | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Avantara Mountain View | 1.8 mi | Rapid City, SD | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Avantara Saint Cloud | 2.5 mi | Rapid City, SD | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village | 3.1 mi | Rapid City, SD | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Westhills Village Health Care Facility | 3.1 mi | Rapid City, SD | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Fountain Springs Healthcare | 3.2 mi | Rapid City, SD | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Avantara North | 3.6 mi | Rapid City, SD | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Pennington, SD — 9 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Good Samaritan Society New Underwood — New Underwood, SD · overall 2/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 435037.
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