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Good Samaritan Society Canton
1022 North Dakota Avenue, Canton, SD 57013
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Good Samaritan Society Canton is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Canton, South Dakota, certified for 56 beds and caring for about 51 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $20K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lincoln Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 8 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.3 | 14.3 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.2% | 54.2% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $19,615 | $19,615 | $20,183 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 96 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: South Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 May 2025, 21 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 D ×5 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2025 | Fine | $7,008 | |
| 21 Dec 2023 | Fine | $12,607 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.2%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | South Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 29.0% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 15.1% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 42.0% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.4% | 22.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Chain: Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Dtn Staffing Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2024 |
| Focusone Solutions | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2018 |
| Sanford | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society Canton been cited for?
8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Dakota median is 16 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Society Canton been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $20K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society Canton compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a South Dakota median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan Society Canton?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sanford and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan Society Canton last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 8 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.