Nursing Homes in ZIP 57078 (Yankton, SD)

The current CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes that serve ZIP 57078 in Yankton, SD, with an average overall star rating of 5.0 out of 5 among rated providers.

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 57078

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Avera Sister James Care Center Yankton, SD 57078 CMS rating 5.0 / 5194 beds Nursing Home · Government - State Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program Yankton, SD 57078 CMS rating 5.0 / 569 beds

What to weigh in ZIP 57078

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 57078, Yankton, SD, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

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CMS data for ZIP 57078

The current data counts 2 nursing homess in ZIP 57078; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 government, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 5.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 263 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 6.36 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 16.6% where reported. The current data records no federal penalties for the providers listed here.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating5.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerAVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 government, 1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)263
Providers with a federal penalty0
Avg nurse hours / resident-day6.36
Avg RN turnover16.6%

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER5.0454194189.0%22.0%0
SD HUMAN SERVICES CENTER - GERIATRIC PROGRAM5.04526945.3%11.1%0
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Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Yankton have nursing homes?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Yankton in the current data.
How many nursing homes in ZIP 57078 have a published rating?
2 of the 2 nursing homes in ZIP 57078 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 57078?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 57078 is 5.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Which nursing home in ZIP 57078 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, AVERA SISTER JAMES CARE CENTER has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 57078, at 5.0 out of 5.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 57078?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.

About the data

Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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