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Nursing home

Avantara Saint Cloud

Rapid City, South Dakota · Pennington County

  • 302 St Cloud Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 · Directions
  • (605) 343‑4738
  • Medicare overall rating: 1 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: For profit – limited liability company
  • 17 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level G), $39,131 in fines. See the inspection record

Summary

Avantara Saint Cloud is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Rapid City, South Dakota, with 78 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 1 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2026-01-27, with 5 health deficiencies. Medicare lists 3 fines. Ownership: for profit – limited liability company. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 1 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
78Certified beds
Health inspections: 3 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Avantara Saint Cloud?
302 St Cloud Street, Rapid City, SD 57701, in Pennington County, South Dakota.
What is the phone number of Avantara Saint Cloud?
(605) 343-4738, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Avantara Saint Cloud?
Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Avantara Saint Cloud been fined?
Medicare lists 3 fines totaling $39,131.
What did inspectors find at Avantara Saint Cloud?
In its last three inspection cycles (October 26, 2023 to March 18, 2026), Medicare lists 17 health citations; the most serious was level G. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 1 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 3 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 1 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 1 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Not rated
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay. Medicare (CMS) does not show this rating for this provider. This happens, for example, when a provider is new or has too few patients or survey answers.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 1 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (October 26, 2023 to March 18, 2026), Avantara Saint Cloud had 17 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $39,131 in total (3 fines, the latest on March 18, 2026). Nurse staffing is 3.31 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
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: January 27, 2026 — 5 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: January 27, 2026 (standard health inspection); March 18, 2026 (complaint investigation).

  • F0580 Level G March 18, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected April 14, 2026

    “Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Show 4 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0761 Level E January 27, 2026 · corrected March 10, 2026

    “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.”

  • F0880 Level E January 27, 2026 · corrected March 10, 2026

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0726 Level D March 18, 2026 · from a complaint · past non-compliance (already fixed before the inspection) (March 6, 2026)

    “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.”

  • F0695 Level D January 27, 2026 · corrected March 10, 2026

    “Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”

Previous cycle: November 7, 2024 — 9 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: November 7, 2024 (complaint investigation); November 7, 2024 (standard health inspection); March 27, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 2, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 13, 2025 (complaint investigation).

  • F0600 Level G August 13, 2025 · from a complaint · past non-compliance (already fixed before the inspection) (August 5, 2025)

    “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 8 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0812 Level F November 7, 2024 · corrected December 22, 2024

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

  • F0880 Level F November 7, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected December 22, 2024

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0732 Level E July 2, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected August 12, 2025

    “Post nurse staffing information every day.”

  • F0583 Level E November 7, 2024 · corrected December 22, 2024

    “Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”

  • F0584 Level E November 7, 2024 · corrected December 22, 2024

    “Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”

  • F0600 Level D March 27, 2025 · from a complaint · past non-compliance (already fixed before the inspection) (March 26, 2025)

    “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”

  • F0550 Level D November 7, 2024 · corrected December 22, 2024

    “Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”

  • F0684 Level D November 7, 2024 · corrected December 22, 2024

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

Earlier cycle: October 26, 2023 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: October 26, 2023 (standard health inspection).

  • F0686 Level G October 26, 2023 · corrected November 22, 2023

    “Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Show 2 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0658 Level E October 26, 2023 · corrected November 22, 2023

    “Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”

  • F0742 Level D October 26, 2023 · corrected November 22, 2023

    “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.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (3)
  • K0712 Level E January 27, 2026 · corrected March 10, 2026

    “Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”

  • E0015 Level C November 7, 2024 · plan of correction accepted (December 22, 2024)

    “Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”

  • K0293 Level B November 7, 2024 · plan of correction accepted (December 22, 2024)

    “Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”

Fines and payment denials

Total fines over about the last three years: $39,131 (3 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.

DatePenaltyAmount or length
March 18, 2026Fine$14,380
August 13, 2025Fine$13,343
October 26, 2023Fine$11,408

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.

MeasureThis homeSouth DakotaNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.470.780.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.500.500.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.352.582.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.313.863.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.113.283.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.310.490.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)58.8%48.6%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)72.2%37.5%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year0.00.30.5

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: Saint Cloud SD Skilled Nursing Facility, LLC.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (4)
NameRoleShareSince
Doros Generation Trust U/A/D 1/3/12Direct owner43%July 1, 2019
GPN Family Trust U/A/D 4/28/08Direct owner43%July 1, 2019
Oakway Operations LLCDirect owner15%July 1, 2019
Truist BankManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEApril 1, 2022

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

TypeNursing home
Certified beds78
Average residents per day68.7
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipFor profit – limited liability company
Group or chain (affiliated entity)Legacy Healthcare
Legal business nameSaint Cloud SD Skilled Nursing Facility, LLC
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1991-05-01
Resident and family councilsNone
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address302 St Cloud Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
CountyPennington County
StateSouth Dakota
Phone(605) 343‑4738
CMS Certification Number435060
Name in Medicare recordsAVANTARA SAINT CLOUD
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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).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13