nursing home in Canistota, SD
Good Samaritan Society Canistota
700 West Main St, Canistota, SD 57012 · (605) 296-3442
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Good Samaritan Society Canistota at a glance
Good Samaritan Society Canistota is a 55-bed non-profit nursing home in Canistota, South Dakota (Mc Cook County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the South Dakota average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 24, 2026) found 7 health citations. The South Dakota average is 6.7.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $49,289.
Nursing staff turnover is 68% per year (state average 48.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 55
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Good Samaritan Society
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1995
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Mc Cook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 435087
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.23 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.46 hrs | 0.80 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.49 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.88 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 68% | 48.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 66.7% | 34.7% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 7 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 54 | 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) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $49,289 | $40,815 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 55 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 53 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.8% | 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) | 6% | 5.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.5% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 44.3% | 24.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 21.1% | 19.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 15.2% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.9% | 25.4% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.1% | 96.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.5% | 94.9% | 93.6% | Average |
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) | 3.1% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80% | 78.2% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 33.3% | 83.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | C No harm, widespread | No revisit needed |
| March 24, 2026 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | C No harm, widespread | No revisit needed |
| March 24, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| March 24, 2026 Complaint | 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 April 24, 2026 |
| December 4, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | C No harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| December 4, 2024 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 |
| December 4, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| December 4, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| December 4, 2024 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 8, 2025 |
| August 20, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 10, 2024 |
| August 20, 2024 Complaint | 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 July 28, 2024 |
| August 20, 2024 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 10, 2024 |
| August 10, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 10, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 11, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 19, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Standard | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 2023 |
| August 10, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 20, 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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $49,289 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | Fine | $40,280 |
| August 20, 2024 | Fine | $9,009 |
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 |
| 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 |
| GEIS, TARA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2015 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| SCHROEDER, AMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2021 |
| 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 Canistota's rating?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota has 3 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 Canistota receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a South Dakota average of 6.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Good Samaritan Society Canistota 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 Canistota?
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 Canistota and how do I contact it?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota is at 700 West Main St, Canistota, SD 57012. Phone: (605) 296-3442.
About this data
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