Good Samaritan Society De Smet
411 Calumet Avenue Nw · De Smet, SD · 57231 · 6058543327
46 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $37,327 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
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 June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
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 June 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2025 | Fine | $26,680 |
| January 2, 2025 | Fine | $10,647 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435074 · certified since March 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.