Clarkson Health Care
Nursing Home Facility
1015 Mt View Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
Clarkson Health Care is a senior care community located in Rapid City, SD. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Rapid City area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (605) 343-5882.
Clarkson Health Care is licensed for 49 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Rapid City average about 67 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 93% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Rapid City average about 2.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Rapid City average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 34%.
The community is located in Pennington County, SD.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 6 problems at Clarkson Health Care. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
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.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Clarkson Health Care offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 49
- Occupancy 93%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 34%
- Last health inspection July 2025
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