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Good Samaritan Society Miller
421 East 4th St, Miller, SD 57362
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 Miller, in Miller, South Dakota, is certified for 50 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Good Samaritan Society chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 13, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 44.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $96K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 70.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hand Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.0 | 44.0 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 70.8% | 70.8% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $96,127 | $96,127 | $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: 20 Feb 2026, 19 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×9 E ×5 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | J | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | Fine | $75,645 | |
| 19 Sep 2024 | Fine | $20,482 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 70.8%, RNs 42.9%; 2 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 | 9.8% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.5% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 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 | 20.1% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.4% | 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 |
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 Miller been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Dakota median is 16 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Society Miller been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $96K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society Miller compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 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 Miller?
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 Miller last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Feb 2026.
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.