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Good Samaritan Society New Underwood
412 South Madison, New Underwood, SD 57761
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 New Underwood is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in New Underwood, South Dakota, certified for 41 beds and caring for about 37 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 14, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 70.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $27K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), below the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 64.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pennington Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 70.7 | 25.0 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.7% | 53.7% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $26,595 | $22,526 | $20,183 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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 Dec 2025, 30 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×14 E ×7 F ×6
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 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | F | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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 | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | Fine | $11,190 | |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Fine | $15,405 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.7%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 27.0% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.6% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.6% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 32.2% | 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.
Other nursing homes in Pennington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson Health Care | Rapid City | 49 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 12.2 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Westhills Village Health Care Facility | Rapid City | 44 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 25.0 | $9K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Avantara North | Rapid City | 68 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 25.0 | $24K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Fountain Springs Healthcare | Rapid City | 90 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 20.0 | $23K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Avantara Mountain View | Rapid City | 101 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 21.8 | $9K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village | Rapid City | 60 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 31.7 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Avantara Arrowheadabuse icon | Rapid City | 68 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 66.2 | $154K | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Avantara Saint Cloudabuse icon | Rapid City | 78 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 21.8 | $25K | 18 Mar 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Pennington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society New Underwood been cited for?
29 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 New Underwood been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $27K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society New Underwood compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.8 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 New Underwood?
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 New Underwood last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Dec 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.