nursing home in Howard, SD
Good Samaritan Society Howard
300 West Hazel Avenue, Howard, SD 57349 · (605) 772-4481
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Good Samaritan Society Howard at a glance
Good Samaritan Society Howard is a 45-bed non-profit nursing home in Howard, South Dakota (Miner County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 21, 2026) found 2 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 53.7% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 45
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Good Samaritan Society
- Medicare-certified since
- March 1, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Miner County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435075
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.39 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.69 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.34 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.81 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.7% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.6% | 34.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 72.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 45 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 38 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.4% | 85.2% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.6% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 14.3% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.1% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 7.5% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.8% | 5.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 13.8% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.2% | 25.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.1% | 96.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.9% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.2% | 83.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 Fire safety | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0233 | C No harm, widespread | No revisit needed |
| May 21, 2026 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | C No harm, widespread | No revisit needed |
| May 21, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2026 |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | C No harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0233 | C No harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| September 28, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 Fire safety | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0233 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| September 28, 2023 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| BECKER, JODY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/08/2021 |
| BROWN, GEORGE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DTN STAFFING INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2024 |
| DYKHOUSE, DANA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| ENGBRECHT, WESLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| FLUIT, JOEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| FOCUSONE SOLUTIONS Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| GRAPE TREE MEDICAL STAFFING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2018 |
| GULSVIG, NEIL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| LISCANO, BENJAMIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/28/2017 |
| LUNDEEN, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MIDDLETON, AIMEE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2022 |
| MOLBERT, LAURIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| MORRISON, TONY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| NORTH, ANDREW Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| OLSON, NICHOLAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2024 |
| SANDGREN, DEEANDRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2023 |
| SANFORD Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2025 |
| SCHEMA, NATHAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| SCHIEFFER, KEVIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SHULKIN, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| TEIKEN, BRENT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| WENZEL, THOMAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BROWN, GEORGE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DYKHOUSE, DANA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| ENGBRECHT, WESLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| GULSVIG, NEIL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| LUNDEEN, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MOLBERT, LAURIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
| NORTH, ANDREW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/30/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Good Samaritan Society Howard's rating?
Good Samaritan Society Howard has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Dakota nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Good Samaritan Society Howard receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Good Samaritan Society Howard accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society Howard?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Good Samaritan Society. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Good Samaritan Society Howard and how do I contact it?
Good Samaritan Society Howard is at 300 West Hazel Avenue, Howard, SD 57349. Phone: (605) 772-4481.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.