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Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center
401 West Second Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
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.
Certified for 98 beds, Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center serves Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1990.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the South Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 4, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 23.9.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $55K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the South Dakota median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 44.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Minnehaha Co. median | South Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.4 | 23.9 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.2% | 44.2% | 46.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $54,936 | $72,812 | $20,183 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 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: 5 Sep 2025, 13 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×7 E ×6 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Sep 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 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | 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 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 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 | 8 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Fine | $14,380 | |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Fine | $29,295 | |
| 7 Nov 2023 | Fine | $11,261 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the South Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.2%, RNs 14.3%; 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 | 20.7% | 20.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.2% | 4.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.0% | 19.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.1% | 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 | 12/18/2025 |
| 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.
Other nursing homes in Minnehaha County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Prince of Peace | Sioux Falls | 126 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13.5 | $8K | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Dells Nursing and Rehab Center Inc | Dell Rapids | 50 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 32.0 | $173K | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Bethany Home Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls | 52 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 23.1 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Dow Rummel Village | Sioux Falls | 50 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20.0 | $71K | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor | Sioux Falls | 92 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 23.9 | $92K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village | Sioux Falls | 177 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 18.1 | $73K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Bethany Home - Brandonabuse icon | Brandon | 60 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 45.0 | $51K | 28 May 2026 |
| Palisade Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Garretson | 55 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 52.7 | $155K | 16 Apr 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Minnehaha County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The South Dakota median is 16 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $55K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 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 Sioux Falls Center?
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 Sioux Falls Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Sep 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.