Licensure and Certification of South Dakota Health Facilities
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.
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View Healthcare Facilities Statutes & Rules View Healthcare Facility Visitation Laws
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.
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Regulatory Compliance & Review
Guidance on filing a concern about poor quality of care, potential or actual abuse, or neglect by any staff member of a healthcare facility.
Contacts
Contact South Dakota Department of Health staff regarding healthcare facility licensure and certifications.
Office of Licensure & Certification Newsletters
Check out the Office of Licensure & Certification Newsletter to stay on top of the latest news related to healthcare facilities.
Reports & Forms
Find reports and forms that are about and useful for health care facilities.
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