Good Samaritan Society - Wagner
Wagner, SD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 435137) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (605) 384-3661 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published star ratings for Good Samaritan Society - Wagner, including overall, health inspection, and staffing ratings. The South Dakota state average overall rating is 2.88 stars for comparison, but no rating currently exists for this facility.
CMS has not reported nurse staffing hours, RN hours, turnover percentage, or a staffing star rating for Good Samaritan Society - Wagner in the available data. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest staffing figures once reported.
Good Samaritan Society - Wagner has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Wagner is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Wagner, Charles Mix County, South Dakota. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and is certified for 50 beds. CMS Care Compare lists a first approval/certification date of January 7, 2026, indicating this is a newly certified provider in the CMS system.
According to the data provided, CMS has not published overall, health inspection, quality measure, or staffing star ratings for this facility, and CMS's comparison field lists it as 'not rated.' The South Dakota state average overall rating is 2.88 stars, but no comparable figure is currently available for this facility. Nurse staffing hours per resident per day and nursing staff turnover percentage are not reported in the available CMS data.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines are on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
Good Samaritan Society - Wagner is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current star ratings, inspection reports, and staffing details, as this facility's rating profile may update as more survey data becomes available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
CMS has not published an overall star rating for this facility; the South Dakota state average overall rating is 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Wagner is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident, RN hours, or turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 50 beds; average daily resident census was not provided in the data.
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?
CMS data lists a first approval date of January 7, 2026, indicating recent certification.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale; none of these ratings are currently published for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6053843661 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6053843661 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/435137?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.