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Nursing homes in Parkston, SD

1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing home
1
in Parkston
Certified beds
50
across all 1
Adults 65+
350
Census estimate for Parkston
Within 25 miles
5
of the center of Parkston
Nursing HomesAssisted Living 1Senior Apartments 1
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Parkston (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Parkston

Counting neighboring towns, there are 5 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Parkston, 4 more than in Parkston itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Parkston

See all 5 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Parkston at a glance

There is one nursing home in Parkston, SD, according to CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in South Dakota

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The South Dakota state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 1-800-738-2301 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in South Dakota

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The South Dakota Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.5 South Dakota Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (605-773-3269).9
Medicare counseling
South Dakota’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-888-854-5321.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Parkston

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Hutchinson County11

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Hutchinson County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program12

    605-487-7213

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Hutchinson County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    South Dakota Adult Protective Services

    1-833-663-9673

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    South Dakota state survey agency3

    1-800-738-2301

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE)10

    1-888-854-5321

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs9

    605-773-3269

    Website

  • Medicaid

    South Dakota Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Parkston

How many nursing homes are in Parkston, SD?

WeFoundCare lists 1 nursing home in Parkston, SD, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Parkston there are 5.

How many beds can nursing homes in Parkston serve?

1 of the 1 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 50 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 350 adults age 65 and older live in Parkston.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Parkston?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Parkston?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Hutchinson County, call 605-487-7213. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call South Dakota Adult Protective Services at 1-833-663-9673.

Are there nursing homes near Parkston?

Nearby cities with listings include Scotland (1, 21.6 mi), Menno (1, 23.2 mi), Mitchell (2, 23.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Parkston

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Parkston (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Parkston (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification. sdhls.org/verify Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.