Good Samaritan Society Howard
Howard, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435075) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 772-4481 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society Howard holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88. It also has a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Good Samaritan Society Howard reports total nurse staffing of 3.38752 hours per resident per day, including 0.69412 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Good Samaritan Society Howard has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society Howard is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Howard, Miner County, South Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1994. The facility is licensed for 45 certified beds and reports an average daily resident count of 38.0.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Samaritan Society Howard holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the South Dakota state average of 2.88. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.38752 hours per resident per day, including 0.69412 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, meaning there are no federal fines on record. No payment denials are recorded. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus program.
Good Samaritan Society Howard is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this individual location outperforms the chain average. CMS records do not indicate any change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from 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 a 5-star overall rating, above South Dakota's state average of 2.88 stars.
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 3.38752 hours per resident per day, including 0.69412 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 53.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 45 beds with an average of 38.0 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 averaging 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (605) 772-4481 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 (605) 772-4481 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435075?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.