Good Samaritan Society De Smet
De Smet, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435074) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $27,989
Phone: (605) 854-3327 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society De Smet in De Smet, SD has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the South Dakota average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Good Samaritan Society De Smet reports 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.4%.
Good Samaritan Society De Smet has 2 federal fines on record totaling $27,989.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society De Smet is a non-profit nursing home in De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1994. The facility is licensed for 46 beds and had an average of 38.5 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives this facility an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. The component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 1, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 64.4%, as reported to CMS.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $27,989.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
Good Samaritan Society De Smet is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility, and no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data.
This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and most recent updates directly on 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 overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 64.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $27,989.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 46 beds and had an average of 38.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 2, 3, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6058543327 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6058543327 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435074?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.