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South Dakota's statewide staffing ratio is 3.76 HPRD in Q1 2026. South Dakota's statewide staffing ratio is down slightly (−0.01) since Q1 2025. This level is near the national ratio of 3.75 HPRD and ranks #30 out of 51 states.
- Q2 2025: 3.80
- Q3 2025: 3.82
- Q4 2025: 3.80
- Q1 2026: 3.76
Staffing hours per resident day for South Dakota, calculated by PBJ320 from CMS’s quarterly PBJ nurse staffing files.
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Direct staff excludes Admin/DON. Direct staff excludes Admin/DON.
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PBJ320 High-risk facilities in South Dakota
26 facilities flagged for staffing or quality concerns.
| Facility | City | CMS ratings | Risk flags | Total HPRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Health and RehabAberdeen | Aberdeen | 1★ | 3.61 HPRD | |
| Avantara ArrowheadRapid City | Rapid City | ⚠1★ | 3.52 HPRD | |
| Avantara MilbankMilbank | Milbank | 1★ | 3.23 HPRD | |
| Avantara NortonSioux Falls | Sioux Falls | SFF⚠ | 3.86 HPRD | |
| Avantara PierrePierre | Pierre | ⚠ | 2.81 HPRD |
Staffing snapshot
Latest state staffing metrics for South Dakota.
| Metric | South Dakota | CMS Region 8CMS Region 8 includes Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.Regional figures are calculated from facility-level data using the same methodology as the state figures. | U.S. | State rankRanks compare the 50 states and D.C. by the displayed metric value. A higher or lower rank is not inherently positive or negative for every metric, including contract staffing share and rural-facility share. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nurse Staffing HPRD | 3.76 | 3.82+0.05 vs SD | 3.75-0.02 vs SD | #30 of 51 |
| Direct Care Nurse HPRD | 3.47 | 3.55+0.09 vs SD | 3.48+0.01 vs SD | #30 of 51 |
| RN HPRD | 0.79 | 0.86+0.07 vs SD | 0.62-0.17 vs SD | #15 of 51 |
| RN Direct Care HPRD | 0.53 | 0.64+0.11 vs SD | 0.44-0.09 vs SD | #18 of 51 |
| Nurse Aide HPRD | 2.49 | 2.37-0.12 vs SD | 2.26-0.23 vs SD | #17 of 51 |
| Contract Staff Percentage | 9.1% | 7.3%-1.8 pts vs SD | 5.3%-3.8 pts vs SD | #11 of 51 |
| Median Case-Mix HPRD (Acuity) | — | 3.52 | 3.74 | #44 of 51 |
| Rural Facilities (Share) | 70% | 46%-24.3 pts vs SD | 27%-42.5 pts vs SD | #5 of 51 |
State rank reflects the displayed value, not necessarily stronger or weaker performance.
Ownership groups in South Dakota
Most facilities linked in CMS owner data (South Dakota).
Ownership changes in South Dakota
27 ownership changes at 27 South Dakota facilities · 01/01/2016 – 02/01/2026.
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How these figures are calculatedMethods, definitions, and data sources
Staffing from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) public nurse files (2017–2026), plus Provider Information (September 2026 processing snapshot) and chain data where shown. State staffing context via March 2022 compendium. Methodology · PBJ guide.
Metrics
- Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD): Total staff hours ÷ average residents. Example: 350 hours for 100 residents = 3.5 HPRD.
- Direct Care (excl. Admin, DON): Hours per resident day for direct care staff only (RN, LPN, CNA, NAtrn, MedAide), excluding administrative and supervisory roles.
- Contract Staff %: Share of hours provided by contract staff.
- Census: Average number of residents during the period.
Note: Some states set minimums (e.g., NJ, CA, NY at 3.5 HPRD); a federal 3.48 minimum was recently overturned (2025). A 2001 federal study linked 4.1 HPRD to better outcomes in that study. Staffing needs vary by resident acuity (case-mix), day, and shift. Estimates on PBJ Takeaway assume roughly 60% of staff are CNAs.
Data transparency
The PBJ Dashboard pulls directly from CMS data and is carefully vetted for accuracy. Still, sometimes a bug sneaks into the jelly. That could mean: a systemic CMS data reporting issue (e.g., Q2 2017 contract staffing, missing data in 2020 due to COVID) or there could be a coding error on our part. If you spot something that looks off, please let me know via the contact form so I can set things right.
Trend charts omit quarters with implausible submitted HPRD (total/direct below 0.25; RN, LPN, and aide use role floors and neighbor-quarter rules). Full criteria.
Rankings, within-state percentiles, CMS flags (including abuse icon): How metrics are calculated.