Good Samaritan Society Tyndall
Tyndall, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435098) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $44,815
Phone: (605) 589-3350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall reports total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.5%.
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall has 3 federal fines on record totaling $44,815.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall is a non-profit nursing home in Tyndall, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1996. The facility has 68 certified beds with an average of 53.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 3 stars out of 5, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 3.58 per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.5%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $44,815.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall 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 indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
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 facility has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the South Dakota state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts 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 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing turnover is 58.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $44,815.00, 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 or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 68 beds, with an average of 53.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationwide 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 April 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility has 3, 3, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the data provided; contact the facility at 6055893350 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at 6055893350 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435098?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.