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More Nursing Homes at Risk in South Dakota

More Nursing Homes at Risk in South Dakota

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At least three nursing homes in South Dakota have closed in the past three years, and two more may close in the next few months.

Tim Rave, President of the South Dakota Association of Health Care Organizations, says most nursing homes are losing money…

Rave says since most nursing homes depend on Medicaid payments, the threatened closures will put pressure on legislators….

Rave says nursing homes and hospitals in rural areas are the most at risk..

Nursing homes in Mobridge and Madison may both close in the next few months.

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