Quick answers
- Where is Avantara North?
- 1620 North 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701, in Pennington County, South Dakota.
- What is the phone number of Avantara North?
- (605) 343-4958, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Avantara North?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Avantara North been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $24,108.
- What did inspectors find at Avantara North?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 28, 2023 to February 20, 2026), Medicare lists 17 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 28, 2023 to February 20, 2026), Avantara North had 17 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $24,108 in total (2 fines, the latest on August 7, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.14 hours per resident per day; the South Dakota average is 3.86 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: February 20, 2026 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 20, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
Previous cycle: January 14, 2025 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 7, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 14, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 14, 2025 (standard health inspection); August 7, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0690 Level G
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0804 Level F
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0726 Level D
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0742 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
Earlier cycle: September 28, 2023 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 28, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (2)
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $24,108 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2025 | Fine | $17,940 |
| October 7, 2024 | Fine | $6,168 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | South Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.01 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.24 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.89 | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.14 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.57 | 3.28 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.68 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 32.6% | 48.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 14.3% | 37.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 96 nursing homes: Legacy Healthcare.
Legal business name: RC North SD Skilled Nursing Facility LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (5)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doros Generation Trust U/A/D 1/3/12 | Direct owner | 43% | July 1, 2019 |
| GPN Family Trust U/A/D 4/28/08 | Direct owner | 43% | July 1, 2019 |
| Oakway Operations LLC | Direct owner | 15% | July 1, 2019 |
| Bokf,na | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | March 4, 2024 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | July 1, 2019 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 68 |
| Average residents per day | 63.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Legacy Healthcare |
| Legal business name | RC North SD Skilled Nursing Facility LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1992-07-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1620 North 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 |
| County | Pennington County |
| State | South Dakota |
| Phone | (605) 343‑4958 |
| CMS Certification Number | 435064 |
| Name in Medicare records | AVANTARA NORTH |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Fountain Springs Healthcare1.0 mi · Rapid City, SD · 3 of 5 stars
- Avantara Mountain View1.9 mi · Rapid City, SD · 2 of 5 stars
- Avantara Saint Cloud2.0 mi · Rapid City, SD · 1 of 5 stars
- Avantara Arrowhead3.4 mi · Rapid City, SD · 1 of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village3.5 mi · Rapid City, SD · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Monument Health Rapid City Hospital3.3 mi · Rapid City, SD · Acute Care Hospital
- VA Black Hills Healthcare System25 mi · Fort Meade, SD · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- Monument Health Sturgis Hospital25 mi · Sturgis, SD · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13