Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor
Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435044) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $92,066
Phone: (605) 336-1997 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor in Sioux Falls, SD 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 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor reports total nurse staffing of 3.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor has 3 federal fines on record totaling $92,066.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Minnehaha County), first approved by CMS on June 1, 1990. The facility is certified for 92 beds and reports an average of 86.0 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, 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 (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4. These four ratings each reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation methodology.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $92,066.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status is present in the provided data for this facility.
Luther Manor is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities system-wide with a chain average overall rating of 3.0, placing this individual location below its chain's average performance.
Data 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 overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 43.5%. The staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 federal fines totaling $92,066.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 92 beds and reports an average of 86.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities with a chain average rating of 3.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved by CMS on June 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2), quality measures (2), and staffing (4), each reflecting different aspects of facility performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 6053361997 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6053361997 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/435044?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.