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Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home

2500 Minnekahta Avenue · Hot Springs, SD 57747 · 78 certified beds

(605) 745-5127

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About Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home

Michael J Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home is a nursing home in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Its capacity is 78 beds, above the South Dakota median of 50 for nursing homes. It is run by a government body. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 15 citations, the most recent on May 1, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 7.07 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Hot Springs. Its public records were last updated in June 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

4.0

Staffing

1.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (15)

Records from February 2023 to May 2025.

  • May 1, 2025

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.

  • May 1, 2025

    Tag F0657

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.

  • May 1, 2025

    Tag F0909

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.

  • May 1, 2025

    Tag F0689

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 27, 2025.

  • May 1, 2025

    Tag F0600

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

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 23, 2025.

  • May 1, 2025

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 31, 2025.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0604

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0800

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2024.

  • February 15, 2024

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2024.

  • February 16, 2023

    Tag F0609

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2023.

  • February 16, 2023

    Tag F0812

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2023.

  • February 16, 2023

    Tag F0658

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 13, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (1)

Total fines: $39,293

  • May 1, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $39,293 against this nursing home on May 1, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

7.07 nurse hours per resident per day in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Government - State

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in South Dakota.

Nursing Homes

South Dakota median$9,444/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Hot Springs.

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