Nursing homes in Pierre, SD that take Medicare & Medicaid

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2 nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) in Pierre are certified by Medicare or Medicaid, with an average CMS rating of 3.5 stars (South Dakota: 3.0). The highest rated is Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care. 2 accept Medicaid.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check each home's latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

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Nurse hours: the bar is the home; the tick is the South Dakota median (3.69 hours).

Questions about nursing homes in Pierre

Which nursing homes in Pierre accept Medicaid?

2 of 2 are certified for Medicaid, according to CMS, including Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care, Avantara Pierre. Certification doesn't mean a Medicaid bed is open; call and ask, including whether they accept residents whose Medicaid application is pending.

Which accept Medicare for short-term rehab?

2 of 2 are Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities. The best CMS short-stay quality ratings are at Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care (5 of 5).

What is the highest-rated nursing home in Pierre?

Avera Maryhouse Long Term Care has the highest CMS overall rating in Pierre (5 of 5). Ratings are from October 2026.

How do Pierre nursing homes compare with the rest of South Dakota?

Their average CMS rating is 3.5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 3.0. 1 of 2 were fined by CMS in the last three years.

How many nursing homes in Pierre have no CMS fines?

1 of 2 nursing homes in Pierre has no CMS fines in the last three years, according to CMS.

How many 5-star nursing homes are in Pierre?

1 of 2 nursing homes in Pierre is rated 5 stars overall, according to CMS (October 2026).

How much does a nursing home cost in Pierre?

CMS doesn't publish prices, so ask each home for its daily rate. Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay, with daily coinsurance from day 21; Medicaid pays for long-term care for people who meet South Dakota's income and asset rules.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, October 2026. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data.