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Platte Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

609 East 7th, Platte, SD 5736948 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Platte Care Center means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.91hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.10hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
14%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Better than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
19.5%
SD
17.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.2%
Better than Avg
Here
6.2%
US
15.3%
SD
20.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.1%
Better than Avg
Here
10.1%
US
14.4%
SD
21.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.8%
US
15.5%
SD
24.5%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.5%
US
4.9%
SD
4.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.4%
Better than Avg
Here
1.4%
US
12.1%
SD
5.3%

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

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
SD
82.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (6.8)
4 complaint-triggered
$6,168 in fines

Families filed complaints that triggered inspections revealing serious concerns about abuse protection and incident reporting, though these issues appear to have been addressed. The facility has recurring problems with resident safety protocols and abuse prevention systems across multiple surveys. Most deficiencies have correction plans in place, but the pattern of complaints about fundamental resident protection warrants careful consideration during your visit.

Feb 4, 2026Complaint
1
0689Actual 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.

Nov 5, 2025Routine
3
0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0291Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Feb 5, 2025Complaint
2
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Nov 20, 2024Complaint
1
0600Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Nov 20, 2024Routine
3
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0732Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 20, 2024

$6,168

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Platte Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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