Good Samaritan Society Scotland
130 6th Street · Scotland, SD · 57059 · 6055832216
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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 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 February 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 7, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435095 · certified since March 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.