Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home
2500 Minnekahta Avenue, Hot Springs, SD 57747 · (605) 745-5127
Government - State · 78 certified beds
Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 1 citation (the South Dakota average is 6.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $39,293 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | Not available |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 9, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJuly 9, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 1, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $39,293May 1, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Dakota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 48.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 78 |
| Average residents per day | 51.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Seven Sisters Living Center Hot Springs · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Rolling Hills Healthcare Belle Fourche · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Custer Care and Rehab Center Custer · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society New Underwood New Underwood · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Clarkson Health Care Rapid City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.