Good Samaritan Society Miller
Miller, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435124) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $96,127
Phone: (605) 853-2701 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society Miller has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below South Dakota's state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Good Samaritan Society Miller reports total nurse staffing of about 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.8%.
Good Samaritan Society Miller has 2 federal fines on record totaling $96,127.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society Miller is a non-profit nursing home in Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, certified for 50 beds with an average of 34.9 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since May 2008.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.81, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.8%, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $96,127.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Good Samaritan Society Miller 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 in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
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, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.81, including 0.84 RN hours, with nursing staff turnover at 70.8% and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $96,127.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds with an average daily population of 34.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit 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?
It has been certified since May 1, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 2, 2, and 1 star respectively, with an overall of 1 star.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6058532701 or 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 6058532701 to arrange a visit.
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/435124?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.