BGood · score 62/100 · #24 of 94 in South Dakota
Estelline Nursing And Care Center
205 Fjerestad Avenue East, Estelline, SD 57234 · 60 certified beds · Government - City
Staffing 2.0 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in South Dakota
1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4)top 10%
$16,826 in fines in 3 years
Why Estelline Nursing And Care Center is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Dakota nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 60 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Estelline Nursing And Care Center at a Glance
B
62/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 2.04 h.
2<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 4.
98<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
89<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $16,826 fines, 0 denials.
64<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Dakota, medium facilities · CMS record 435099 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address205 Fjerestad Avenue East, Estelline, SD 57234
Phone6058732278
CountyHamlin
OwnershipGovernment - City
Certified beds60
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.