Good Samaritan Society Howard
300 West Hazel Avenue · Howard, SD · 57349 · 6057724481
45 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (2 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435075 · 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.