This Office of Health Facilities Licensure & Certification surveys, licenses, and recommends federal certification for healthcare facilities to ensure state and federal health and safety standards are met — if the facility is a Medicaid or Medicare provider.
License a Facility
Learn how to get a license as a health care facility such as a hospital or nursing facilities.
Facility Types
Access licensure for hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living centers, or community living homes.
Verify a Facility's License
Verify the license of a health care facility, or see a list of licensed facilities in SD.
Controlled Substance Registration
Learn the laws and rules around controlled substances and how to get a controlled substance registration.
Become a Nurse Aide
Become a certified nurse aide (CNA) through registration and training.
Licensing Board
Find licensure and registration information for a variety of health care professionals through licensing boards.
Additional Information
Levels of Long-Term Care
The levels of institutional care in South Dakota include: nursing facilities, assisted living centers, adult foster care homes, residential living centers, congregate housing.
Staffing Exceptions
Access staffing exception forms for Assisted Living Centers. Request exceptions based on bed count and safety criteria.
Radioactive Medical Waste Disposal
Discover radioactive raste regulations: South Dakota Department of Health's comprehensive information for providers. Ensure safe handling and disposal.
Prepare for X-ray Facility Inspection
Prepare for X-ray facility inspection in South Dakota. Ensure compliance with regulations on records, machine accuracy, safety, and darkroom conditions.
Health Care Facility Visitation Laws, Rules, Regulations & Guidance
Discover Health Care Facility Visitation Laws in South Dakota—Explore HB 1283 requirements, state laws, and federal regulations for patient and resident visitation.
Contact Us
Health Facility Complaints
To file a complaint about poor quality, abuse, or neglect by any staff member of the facility follow these steps.
Contacts
Contact South Dakota Department of Health staff regarding healthcare facility licensure and certifications.
Funding Opportunity
Stay informed about current funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines.
Partnership News & Best Practice Newsletters
Check out the Partnership News & Best Practice Newsletter to stay on top of the latest news related to health care facilities. Find newsletter from the last few years.
Reports & Forms
Find reports and forms that are about and useful for health care facilities.
Access Engineering Forms & Reports Access Nursing Facility Survey Reports
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