Medicine Wheel Village
24266 AIRPORT ROAD
EAGLE BUTTE SD 57625
Phone: 6059648155
Special Focus watch list Non profit - Other
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the South Dakota average: 0.9 star lower (2.9), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Eagle Butte average: level with the average (2.0)
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 27.3 |
| Occupancy | 55% |
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| County | Dewey |
| Provider type | Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2019-02-05 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 43A138 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 16 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.31 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.79 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.4% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $22,636 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
Questions to ask Medicine Wheel Village
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is Medicine Wheel Village highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 5, and quality measures 5.
How many beds does Medicine Wheel Village have?
CMS certifies 50 beds; the facility reports an average of 27.3 residents per day (about 55% occupancy).
Does Medicine Wheel Village have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $22,636 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Medicine Wheel Village been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.