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1311 Vander Horck St Britton, SD 57430 · Marshall County
CMS certification number 435105 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the South Dakota average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.07 hours per resident per day at Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center, below the South Dakota median of 3.69 (US median: 3.72). About 0.67 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.76 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 34.3% of nursing staff left within a year (South Dakota median 46.5%). That is lower than most homes in South Dakota, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet South Dakota's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on December 4, 2025 and found 4 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 15 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 15 citations at Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center across 8 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on December 4, 2025. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (6) and nutrition and dietary (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level G, December 4, 2025). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 19, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
December 4, 2025 · 4 citations, includes actual harm
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
June 18, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
October 30, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
July 10, 2024 · 5 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
March 28, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
October 17, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
July 19, 2023 · 1 citation
EEnsure 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on December 4, 2025 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 19, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
4 penalties in the last three years, including $37,553 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Fine | $5,541 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Fine | $8,338 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Fine | $8,031 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Fine | $15,643 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Wheatcrest Hills Healthcare Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.7 mi
Marshall County Healthcare Center - CAH BrittonEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 45m for patients treated and sent home
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