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Clarkson Health Care
1015 Mt View Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 · Pennington County · (605) 343-5882
49 certified beds, about 46 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1988
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 435037 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 13, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the South Dakota average is 6.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 5 health citations since February 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $20,100 in the last three years; the largest was $20,100, and the latest is dated April 16, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.20 hours per resident per day, against 3.79 across South Dakota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.12 of those hours.
34.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (South Dakota average 48.2%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
August 13, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
April 16, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) complaint report, record review, observation, interview, and policy review, the provider failed to monitor and implement resident-centered pressure ulcer (skin and/or underlying tissue injury due to prolonged pressure) healing and prevention interventions for one of one sampled resident (1) who was identified at risk for developing pressure ulcers and developed an unstageable (wound bed not visible due to covering, such as debris, dead tissue, scabbing, or a non-removable dressing) pressure ulcer to her coccyx (tailbone) area and required surgical debridement, and one of one sampled resident (2) who was admitted to the facility with two stage II (2; open wound or blister with partial-thickness skin loss) pressure ulcers on her left buttocks and developed two additional stage II pressure ulcers to her left buttocks.
July 24, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled:Number of residents cited:Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure one of one sampled resident (30) observed self-administering a nebulizer (device that converts liquid medication into an inhaled mist) treatment in his room, was assessed for the ability to safely self-administer medications according to the provider's policy.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled:Number of residents cited:Based on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the provider failed to ensure: *Medication labels matched the current physician orders for one of one randomly observed resident (28) according to the provider's policy.
- D Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled:Number of residents cited:Based on observation, interview, and manufacturer's manual review, the provider failed to assess the safety for one of one sampled resident's (10) side rail to be sure it was fastened securely to the bed and for possible risk of entrapment.
February 1, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and policy review the provider failed to ensure food items were appropriately packaged and safely stored away from cleaning chemicals in [one of one kitchen].
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Fine | $20,100 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.20 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.12 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.42 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.40 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.67 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.0% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 34.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.46 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.51 on weekdays and 3.42 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.76 in April to June 2025 to 4.20 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.20 | 1.12 | 4.51 | 3.42 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 46 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.62 | 0.84 | 3.88 | 2.96 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.70 | 0.73 | 3.99 | 2.96 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 48 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.76 | 0.78 | 4.06 | 3.00 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 45 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| South Dakota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.79 | 3.97 | 3.25 | 9.1% | 1.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.3 | 21.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.5 | 19.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.4 | 24.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.6 | 19.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.4 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF RAPID CITY, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Retirement Village of Rapid City, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2000 |
| Archer, Bradley | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Duhamel Duffy, Helene | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Harlow, Mark | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/28/2015 | |
| Jackson, Douglas | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/28/2015 | |
| Kilpatrick, Christopher | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Knudson, Adam | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Moore, Molly | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Mudge, Deborah | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/11/2008 | |
| Pfeifle, Craig | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/11/2008 | |
| Pogany, Michael | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Shiffermiller, Kassie | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Bifulco, Leah | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/17/2016 | |
| Donohue, Tyler | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/12/2023 | |
| Bertsch, Kelsey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/04/2022 | |
| Bifulco, Leah | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/17/2016 | |
| Diamond, Kenneth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2011 | |
| Donohue, Tyler | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/12/2023 | |
| Knoll, Andrea | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2019 | |
| Petrotto, Maryann | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/19/2014 | |
| Diamond, Kenneth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/12/2025 | |
| Knoll, Andrea | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/24/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 24, 2025: "Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 24, 2025: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 24, 2025: "Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Avantara Arrowhead Rapid City, 0.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 45 citations
- Avantara Mountain View Rapid City, 1.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Avantara Saint Cloud Rapid City, 2.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Good Samaritan Society - St. Martin Village Rapid City, 3.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Westhills Village Health Care Facility Rapid City, 3.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Fountain Springs Healthcare Rapid City, 3.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Avantara North Rapid City, 3.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Good Samaritan Society New Underwood New Underwood, 22.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 29 citations
South Dakota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in South Dakota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: South Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Human Services. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: South Dakota Department of Health Nursing Facility Reports, where South Dakota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Clarkson Health Care's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Clarkson Health Care 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Clarkson Health Care get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 13, 2026. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
- Has Clarkson Health Care been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $20,100 in the last three years.
- Does Clarkson Health Care accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Clarkson Health Care?
- CMS lists 22 owners and managers. Legal business name: PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF RAPID CITY, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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