White River Health Care Center
515 E 8th Street, White River, SD 57579
5 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating
Summary
White River Health Care Center is a nursing home in White River, South Dakota, in Mellette County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 52 certified beds and it cares for an average of 32 residents a day. It has been certified by Medicaid since 1990. It is a nonprofit home. It has 5 out of 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating.
What it offers
- Resident council
- Yes, residents have an organized council
- Residents counted on a certification survey date
- 30 (30 on Medicaid), on March 27, 2025
- Nurse aide training program
- Yes, it has an approved program
Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.
Medicare ratings
Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. White River Health Care Center has 5 out of 5 in the overall rating.
- Overall
- 5/5
- Health inspections
- 4/5
- Staffing
- 5/5
- Quality measures
- 4/5
- Long-stay residents
- 4/5
- Short-stay residents (rehab)
- Not rated
Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Ownership
- Nonprofit (corporation)
- Certification
- Medicaid
- Resident or family council
- Resident council
- Certified since
- May 17, 1990
- CMS certification number (CCN)
- 43A089
What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.
Services and features
White River Health Care Center hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.
Questions to ask when you call
Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.
- Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
- Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
- Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
- What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
- How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
- What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?
Location and what’s nearby
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- Address
- 515 E 8th Street, White River, SD 57579Mellette County
Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.
Medicare inspections
Like every certified nursing home, White River Health Care Center gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.
- Last standard inspection
- July 9, 2026 · 4 deficiencies cited
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 · $6,168
See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.
Who to call in South Dakota
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- South Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Department of Human Services). A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(833) 663-9673 · Official website
- Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
- Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE). They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(888) 854-5321 · Official website
- Medicaid
- South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS). Long-term care programs: HOPE Waiver (Home & Community-Based Options and Person Centered Excellence), Medicaid for people in Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Facilities or Homes.(800) 597-1603 · Official website
- Licensing and inspections
- South Dakota Department of Health – Office of Health Facilities Licensure & Certification.Look up a license
- Services for older adults
- Dakota at Home – Aging and Disability Resource Center (Department of Human Services, Division of Long Term Services and Supports).(833) 663-9673 · Official website
- Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
- A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website
Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.
Official data and sources
- CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, updated September 30, 2026
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