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HomeSouth DakotaGood Samaritan Society Miller

Good Samaritan Society Miller

421 East 4th St, Miller, SD 573626058532701WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.5on Google(2 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
50
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $96,127

How Good Samaritan Society Miller Compares in South Dakota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in South Dakota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
SD average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
SD average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
SD average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.81 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.84 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
70.8%
SD average
48.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the South Dakota average of 2.9/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the South Dakota average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 70.8%, higher than the South Dakota average of 48.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 20, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,122/mo
South Dakota median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
South Dakota median
Hand County 65+
777
25.3% of county
County Population
3,075
Hand County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Good Samaritan Society Miller is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Miller, South Dakota with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 2008. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
34.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 2008
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hand
Last Inspection
Feb 20, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
94.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$96,127
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineSep 19, 2024
$20,482
FineFeb 20, 2026
$75,645

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

Nurse Aide2.67 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.30 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.81 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.22 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
70.8%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

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
TURNER, MICHELLECONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
MORRISON, TONYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
SIVERTSEN, KIMBERLYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 8, 2022
CAIN, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
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
MOLBERT, LAURISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
NORTH, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
SHULKIN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
TEIKEN, BRENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
FLUIT, JOELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MIDDLETON, AIMEECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 27, 2022
OLSON, NICHOLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 8, 2024
ROGERS, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 13, 2022
SCHEMA, NATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Good Samaritan Society Miller and nearby alternatives.

All South Dakota facilities
Good Samaritan Society Miller
Miller, SDCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $96,127
Highmore Health
Highmore, SD22.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC
Redfield, SD33.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $17,096
Avantara Redfield
Redfield, SD33.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $23,044
Faulkton Senior Living
Faulkton, SD36.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Weskota Manor Inc
Wessington Springs, SD36.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Avantara Huron
Huron, SD38.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,338
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Good Samaritan Society Miller
Miller, SD · Current facility
—1/52/52/5$96,127
Highmore Health
Highmore, SD
22.5 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Eastern Star Home of South Dakota, INC
Redfield, SD
33.2 mi4/54/55/5$17,096
Avantara Redfield
Redfield, SD
33.5 mi2/52/53/5$23,044
Faulkton Senior Living
Faulkton, SD
36.1 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Weskota Manor Inc
Wessington Springs, SD
36.7 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Avantara Huron
Huron, SD
38.9 mi2/52/53/5$8,338

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society Miller?▾
Good Samaritan Society Miller has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Good Samaritan Society Miller cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in South Dakota is $8,122/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Good Samaritan Society Miller participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Good Samaritan Society Miller had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society Miller had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 20, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $96,127.
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society Miller?▾
Good Samaritan Society Miller provides 3.81 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, 0.30 LPN hours, and 2.67 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 70.8%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society Miller have?▾
Good Samaritan Society Miller has 50 certified beds with an average of 34.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 70% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Good Samaritan Society Miller?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in South Dakota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Good Samaritan Society Miller?▾
On Google Maps, Good Samaritan Society Miller has a rating of 2.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

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