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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Good Samaritan Society Canistota

700 West Main St, Canistota, SD 57012

Good Samaritan Society Canistota, a 55-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Canistota, SD, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.02
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
12
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$9K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
435087
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
55
Residents
51
In Hospital
No
County
Mc Cook
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.02 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.54 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.18
CNA Hours
2.29
Total Nursing Hours
3.02 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
62.0%
RN Turnover
42.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Good Samaritan Society Canistota

Good Samaritan Society Canistota operates 55 certified beds in Canistota, SD with approximately 51 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 12 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $9K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.02 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.54 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Good Samaritan Society Canistota falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 62.0%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (12 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 8, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 4, 2024 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 20, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 20, 2024 Tag: 0657

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 10, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 20, 2024 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 10, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 10, 2023 Tag: 0791

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 10, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 10, 2023 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 10, 2023 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2022 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 23, 2022 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 15.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 18.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 45.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 29.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 80.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $9K

Date Type Amount
Aug 20, 2024 Fine $9K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society Canistota?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society Canistota?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota reports 3.02 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.54 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 62.0%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society Canistota have?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota has 55 certified beds with approximately 51 residents. The facility is located at 700 West Main St, Canistota, SD 57012.
Does Good Samaritan Society Canistota have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society Canistota has 12 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Good Samaritan Society Canistota received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society Canistota has received 1 penalties totaling $9K.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society Canistota?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Good Samaritan Society Canistota last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Good Samaritan Society Canistota was on Dec 4, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Good Samaritan Society Canistota?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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