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Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center

Sioux Falls, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435046) · 98 certified beds

⚠ CMS consumer warning: CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare ↗.
CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.88★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $54,936
Phone: (605) 336-6252 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center 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 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.2%.

Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $54,936.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Good Samaritan Societ… Good Samaritan Societ…: 2★ 2★ SD average SD average: 2.88★ 2.88★ Good Samaritan Soc chain avg Good Samaritan Soc chain avg: 3★ 3★

About this facility

Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1990. The facility has 98 certified beds with an average of 80.1 residents.

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 health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.2%.

On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $54,936.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.

CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details. This facility does not currently carry a Special Focus Facility designation.

The facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months.

Source: CMS 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, below the South Dakota state average of 2.88.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing turnover is reported at 44.2%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $54,936.00 and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not currently designated a Special Focus Facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 98 certified beds with an average of 80.1 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 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 July 1, 1990.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6053366252 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6053366252 to arrange a visit and review the inspection report on Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435046?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.