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HomeSouth DakotaGood Samaritan Society Canton

Good Samaritan Society Canton

1022 North Dakota Avenue, Canton, SD 570136059872696
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
56
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $19,615

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 56 certified beds with an average of 51.9 residents per day (93% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected May 8, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $19,615 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.18 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 49.1%

• Part of the Good Samaritan Society chain (90 facilities)

Good Samaritan Society Canton is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Canton, South Dakota with 56 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored below average compared to South Dakota facilities.

Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
51.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lincoln
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
41.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0742Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$19,615
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJan 22, 2025
$7,008
FineDec 21, 2023
$12,607

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.14 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.18 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.59 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
49.1%
RN Turnover
46.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (26)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANFORD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
LARSON, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 23, 2023
MORRISON, TONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
ROHLFS, KARSTENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2024
SANDGREN, DEEANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 16, 2023
BROWN, GEORGECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
DYKHOUSE, DANACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
ENGBRECHT, WESLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
GULSVIG, NEILCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
LUNDEEN, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MCCAUSLAND, MAUREENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MOLBERT, LAURISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
NORTH, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
SCHIEFFER, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SHULKIN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
TEIKEN, BRENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
WENZEL, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
FLUIT, JOELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MIDDLETON, AIMEECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 27, 2022
OLSON, NICHOLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 8, 2024
SCHEMA, NATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society Canton?▾
Good Samaritan Society Canton has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Good Samaritan Society Canton had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society Canton had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 8, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $19,615 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society Canton?▾
Good Samaritan Society Canton provides 3.18 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, 0.36 LPN hours, and 2.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 49.1%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society Canton have?▾
Good Samaritan Society Canton has 56 certified beds with an average of 51.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain.

Part of Good Samaritan Society

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