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Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and loving nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

101 Church Street, Alcester, SD 5700142 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 7 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and effective rehabilitation programs, making it a strong candidate for post-acute care. Because the available reviews are uniformly positive, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe daily interactions and verify that the facility's environment aligns with your specific needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

7 reviews on Google
Alcester Care And Rehab Center is consistently praised for its compassionate and knowledgeable staff who treat residents like family. Families specifically highlight the effectiveness of the rehabilitation therapy and the overall caring atmosphere provided by the nursing team.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and loving nursing staff
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy programs
  • Genuine, family-oriented care environment
  • Knowledgeable and friendly personnel

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 7 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's intimate size of 42 residents, how does the team foster that family-oriented environment mentioned by those who have experienced your care?
  • 2With your 5-star CMS health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to maintain such a high standard of safety and care consistency?
  • 3I noticed your staffing rating is a 3/5; could you explain how you manage your daily staffing levels to ensure that the compassionate, hands-on attention your nursing team is known for is always available?
  • 4What does a typical day look like for a resident here, and how do you tailor activities to keep everyone engaged and connected?
  • 5Since your rehab programs are highly regarded, how do you coordinate between the therapy team and the nursing staff to ensure a smooth recovery process for residents?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your process for stabilizing a resident and communicating with family members during those critical moments?

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Key Review Excerpts

Extremely caring and loving center.. stop is incredible.. the nurse Heather goes above and beyond caring for the patients

Local Guide · 2025★★★★★

I am glad that someone recommended this facility for my dad's rehab! All the staff are knowledgeable, caring & friendly, the therapy is excellent and the food is good.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

A very genuine & caring facility. The staff truly treat the resident's as if they were family.

General visitor · 2021★★★★★
Source: 7 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.49hrs
66%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.83hrs
69%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
49%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.2%
US
15.4%
SD
24.5%
Union
14.4%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.7%
US
19.4%
SD
25.6%
Union
17.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.9%
US
14.4%
SD
21.4%
Union
12.6%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
12.1%
SD
5.3%
Union
13.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.7%
US
15.3%
SD
20.2%
Union
12.0%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
SD
96.9%
Union
92.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.0%
Better than Avg
Here
90.0%
US
81.8%
SD
82.7%
Union
81.2%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
SD
1.9%
Union
2.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (6.8)
5 complaint-triggered
$9,116 in fines
Clean record — no deficiencies

Families filed complaints that triggered 5 deficiencies at this facility, including concerns about resident safety hazards and bed rail use. The most recurring issues involve care planning and quality standards, safety hazards, and fire safety systems. Most deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, though problems with care planning quality have appeared multiple times across different surveys.

Aug 28, 2025Routine
1
0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Jun 11, 2024Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Apr 30, 2024Routine
2
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Sep 26, 2023Complaint
3
0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Jun 6, 2023Complaint
1
0700Actual harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try 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.

Mar 9, 2023Routine
8
0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Potential for harm · Isolated

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try 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.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 6, 2023

$9,116

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Alcester Care and Rehab Center, INC

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Stroschein Properties III LLC

Owner · Organization

Stroschein, Chad

Owner

Caring Professionals INC

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

Miller, TiffanyManaging Control - Governing BodyMiller, TiffanyOfficer / DirectorCaring Professionals INCManagerMiller, TiffanyManagerStroschein, ChadManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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