Good Samaritan Society Canton
Canton, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435101) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $19,615
Phone: (605) 987-2696 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society Canton has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan Society Canton reports total nurse staffing of 3.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
Good Samaritan Society Canton has 2 federal fines on record totaling $19,615.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society Canton is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home located in Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1997 and is licensed for 56 beds, with an average daily census of 51.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. The component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $19,615.00, and 0 payment denials 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 stars. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
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?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day, with 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $19,615.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 56 beds with an average daily census of 51.1 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 operates 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a staffing rating, and a quality measure (QM) rating; this facility scores 2, 3, 4, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6059872696 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 6059872696 to arrange a visit.
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/435101?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.