Good Samaritan Society New Underwood
New Underwood, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435104) · 41 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $26,595
Phone: (605) 754-6489 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society New Underwood has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Good Samaritan Society New Underwood reports 2.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.7%.
Good Samaritan Society New Underwood has 2 federal fines on record totaling $26,595.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the provided CMS data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society New Underwood is a non-profit nursing home in New Underwood, Pennington County, South Dakota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1997. The facility is licensed for 41 certified beds and has an average daily census of 37.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 3, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $26,595.00, with 0 payment denials on record.
The facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the provided CMS data for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
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 an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 64.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $26,595.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 41 beds with an average daily census of 37.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 2, 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6057546489 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6057546489 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435104?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.