Good Samaritan Society Scotland
Scotland, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435095) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 583-2216 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society Scotland has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Good Samaritan Society Scotland reports total nurse staffing of about 3.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
Good Samaritan Society Scotland has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted for this facility in the CMS data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society Scotland is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home located in Scotland, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 1996. It is certified for 45 beds and had an average daily census of 36.1 residents as of the most recent CMS data.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. The four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5, staffing rating of 5, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is present in the data for this facility.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.51953 per resident per day, including 0.91268 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 45.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 45 beds and had an average of 36.1 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 includes 92 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scored 5, 5, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6055832216 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6055832216 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 CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435095?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.