Good Samaritan Society Miller
421 East 4th St · Miller, SD · 57362 · 6058532701
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $96,127 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$96,127 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
77% 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 77% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $96,127 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
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 March 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 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 October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 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 October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 20, 2026 | Fine | $75,645 |
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $20,482 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435124 · certified since May 1, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.