Good Samaritan Society Canistota
Canistota, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435087) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,009
Phone: (605) 296-3442 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society Canistota in Canistota, SD has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Good Samaritan Society Canistota reports total nurse staffing of about 3.23 hours per resident per day, including about 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.0%.
Good Samaritan Society Canistota has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,009.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the provided data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society Canistota is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home located in Canistota, McCook County, South Dakota. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since July 1995. It maintains 55 certified beds with an average daily census of 52.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, staffing rating of 3, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.23, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.46. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,009.00, and no payment denials on record.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the same operator throughout the reporting period.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available at time of listing creation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 3-star overall CMS rating, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.23, including about 0.46 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 68.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,009.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 55 certified beds with an average daily census of 52.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings—health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 6052963442 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 6052963442 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435087?state=SD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.