Scotchman Living Center
503 West Pine, Philip, SD 57567 · (605) 859-2583
Non profit - Corporation · 42 certified beds
Scotchman Living Center has a 3-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 3 times in the last three years, $47,655 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 16, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 16, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 27, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 19, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 6, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,568January 27, 2025
- Fine of $30,069December 19, 2024
- Fine of $8,018March 6, 2024
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 | 5.07 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.08 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.48 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.9% | 48.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 42 |
| Average residents per day | 32.5 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Avera Rosebud Country Care Center Gregory · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Kadoka Nursing Home Kadoka · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care Pierre · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avantara Pierre Pierre · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- White River Health Care Center White River · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Scotchman Living Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.