ElderGrade
C

57.5/100

Average

Avantara North

1620 North 7Th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

CMS 3/5 stars #5 of 9 in Pennington County (605) 343-4958
Certified beds
68
Occupancy
97%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $24,108 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

22/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

10.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.99 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.99 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 20% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $24,108 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.06 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.99 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.44 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 17 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 20, 2026 (6 months ago).

E Feb 20, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Aug 7, 2025 F0690 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Actual harm to a resident

E Aug 7, 2025 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 7, 2025 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 7, 2025 F0695 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 7, 2025 F0726 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 14, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LEGACY HEALTHCARE, which operates 89 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BOKF,NA Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SHABAT, MENACHEM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BOKF,NA Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LOHRE, CELINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PTACEK, TRAVIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHABAT, MENACHEM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/12 Organization ADP OF THE SNF
GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/08 Organization ADP OF THE SNF
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Avantara North

What is the ElderGrade for Avantara North? +

Avantara North holds an ElderGrade of C (57.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Avantara North? +

Residents receive an average of 3.06 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Avantara North been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 17 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Avantara North accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Avantara North is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.