Good Samaritan Society Canistota
700 West Main St · Canistota, SD · 57012 · 6052963442
55 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
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Red flags
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,009 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 24, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
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.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
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.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 20, 2024 | Fine | $9,009 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435087 · certified since July 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.