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Health Inspection

Fountain Springs Healthcare

December 9, 2025 · Rapid City, SD · 2000 Wesleyan Blvd
Citations 7
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 90
Provider ID 435110
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Fountain Springs Healthcare
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Inspection Summary

Fountain Springs Healthcare in RAPID CITY, SD — inspection on December 9, 2025.

Found 7 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0554
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Fountain Springs Healthcare in RAPID CITY, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-09.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Fountain Springs Healthcare.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Fountain Springs Healthcare in RAPID CITY, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-09.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Fountain Springs Healthcare.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Fountain Springs Healthcare in RAPID CITY, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-09.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Fountain Springs Healthcare.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Fountain Springs Healthcare in RAPID CITY, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0645 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-09.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Fountain Springs Healthcare.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-16.

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Federal health inspectors cited Fountain Springs Healthcare in RAPID CITY, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-09.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Fountain Springs Healthcare.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Fountain Springs Healthcare in RAPID CITY, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-09.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Fountain Springs Healthcare.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-16.

Federal health inspectors cited Fountain Springs Healthcare in RAPID CITY, SD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-09.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Fountain Springs Healthcare.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-16.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in RAPID CITY, SD, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Fountain Springs Healthcare or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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