ANALYSIS
Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Wessington Springs, SD
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The analysis for the state level report cards of nursing home care is primarily derived from data that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ("CMS") provides. CMS publishes weekly data about nursing home occupancy and COVID-19 infections and publishes monthly reports with ratings, staffing levels, and deficiencies.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Wessington Springs
The 10,000 foot view
Updated on November 10, 2024
This analysis is based on homes within a 25 mile radius of the city.
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Wessington Springs has a total of 4 active skilled nursing facilities and 245 beds. Based on a recent US Census estimate of the population of Wessington Springs of 911, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 3.72 persons in Wessington Springs. There were 188 residents in nursing homes as November 10, 2024 for a city wide occupancy level of 76.73 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Wessington Springs has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Wessington Springs and a comparison to the state and national averages:
| Staffing Levels | City | State / National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.61 | 0.80 / 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.37 | 2.52 / 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.29 | 0.48 / 0.88 |
| All Staff | 3.27 | 3.79 / 3.84 |
State Analysis: Look here for the latest nursing home analysis for South Dakota.
COVID-19 Infections in Wessington Springs Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Wessington Springs there were a total of 10 new cases and 10 new deaths among residents for the week ending November 10, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Wessington Springs
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages for Wessington Springs Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Wessington Springs, SD. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Wessington Springs
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Wessington Springs based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Weskota Manor Inc 608 1ST STREET NE WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD |
16.00 |
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Prairie View Healthcare Center 401 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE WOONSOCKET, SD |
26.00 |
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Avantara Huron 1345 MICHIGAN AVENUE SW HURON, SD |
14.00 |
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Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc 408 SOUTH JOHNSTON STREET WHITE LAKE, SD |
40.67 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Wessington Springs based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Aurora Brule Nursing Home Inc 408 SOUTH JOHNSTON STREET WHITE LAKE, SD |
40.67 |
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Avantara Huron 1345 MICHIGAN AVENUE SW HURON, SD |
14.00 |
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Prairie View Healthcare Center 401 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE WOONSOCKET, SD |
26.00 |
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Weskota Manor Inc 608 1ST STREET NE WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD |
16.00 |
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