For over 50 years, Dorsett Healthcare Center has been known for providing exceptional service to the elders in the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota

Spearfish Canyon Healthcare is licensed for 92 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Lawrence County average about 92 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 72% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 9 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 59%.

The community is located in Lawrence County, SD.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Spearfish Canyon Healthcare offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type Non profit - Corporation
Beds / units 92
Religious affiliation Lutheran
Occupancy 72%
Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
Annual staff turnover 59%
Last health inspection August 2025