AExcellent · score 91/100 · #1 of 94 in South Dakota
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care
717 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501 · 80 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in South Dakota
2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8)top 10%
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Dakota nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 80 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.
Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care at a Glance
A
91/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.62 h.
89<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: 8.
95<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: $0 fines, 0 denials.
89<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.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Dakota, medium facilities · CMS record 435034 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address717 East Dakota, Pierre, SD 57501
Phone6052243163
CountyHughes
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds80
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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