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Nursing homes in Hand County, South Dakota
Hand County, South Dakota, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 50 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies over three cycles, 44.0 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $96K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Hand County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 44.0 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $96K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society Miller | Miller | 50 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 44.0 | $96K | 20 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 2 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 2 |
| F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | 1 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 1 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hand County, South Dakota?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 50 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hand County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan Society Miller (1 stars)
How do Hand County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 44.0 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.