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Nursing homes in Lincoln County, South Dakota
Lincoln County, South Dakota, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 56 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (45%). Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies over three cycles, 14.3 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $20K 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 | Lincoln County | South Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 96 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 45% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 14.3 | 27.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $20K | $3.3M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society Canton | Canton | 56 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14.3 | $20K | 8 May 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | 1 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 1 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 1 |
| F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lincoln County, South Dakota?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 56 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lincoln County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan Society Canton (2 stars)
How do Lincoln County nursing homes compare with South Dakota?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 45% statewide; citations run at 14.3 per 100 beds against 27.9 statewide.