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HomeSouth DakotaGood Samaritan Society New Underwood

Good Samaritan Society New Underwood

412 South Madison, New Underwood, SD 577616057546489WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(3 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
41
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $26,595

How Good Samaritan Society New Underwood 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
2/5
SD average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
SD average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
SD average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.82 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.79 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
64.7%
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 2/5 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.
Reported nursing time is 2.82 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Staff turnover is 64.7%, 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 Jan 30, 2025
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 8, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 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
Pennington County 65+
21,126
19.1% of county
County Population
110,386
Pennington County

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

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Good Samaritan Society New Underwood is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in New Underwood, South Dakota with 41 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
41
Avg Residents/Day
37.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Pennington
Last Inspection
Dec 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
85.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (29)

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 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: 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: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jul 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$26,595
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJun 10, 2025
$11,190
FineJan 30, 2025
$15,405

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

Nurse Aide1.62 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.82 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.23 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
64.7%
RN Turnover
50.0%
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 (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
DIAMOND, KENNETHCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
HUBBELING, PAULW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 23, 2023
MORRISON, TONYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
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 New Underwood and nearby alternatives.

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Good Samaritan Society New Underwood
New Underwood, SDCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $26,595
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CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: $8,788
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Rapid City, SD19.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $24,108
Avantara Saint Cloud
Rapid City, SD19.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $24,751
Fountain Springs Healthcare
Rapid City, SD20.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $22,526
Avantara Mountain View
Rapid City, SD20.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $9,318
Avantara Arrowhead
Rapid City, SD22.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $82,863
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Good Samaritan Society New Underwood
New Underwood, SD · Current facility
—2/52/53/5$26,595
Westhills Village Health Care Facility
Rapid City, SD
19.6 mi5/54/54/5$8,788
Avantara North
Rapid City, SD
19.9 mi3/53/53/5$24,108
Avantara Saint Cloud
Rapid City, SD
19.9 mi1/52/51/5$24,751
Fountain Springs Healthcare
Rapid City, SD
20.9 mi3/53/52/5$22,526
Avantara Mountain View
Rapid City, SD
20.9 mi2/52/53/5$9,318
Avantara Arrowhead
Rapid City, SD
22.0 mi1/51/52/5$82,863

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 New Underwood?▾
Good Samaritan Society New Underwood has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Good Samaritan Society New Underwood 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 New Underwood participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Good Samaritan Society New Underwood had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society New Underwood had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 8, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $26,595.
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society New Underwood?▾
Good Samaritan Society New Underwood provides 2.82 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, 0.41 LPN hours, and 1.62 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 64.7%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society New Underwood have?▾
Good Samaritan Society New Underwood has 41 certified beds with an average of 37.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% 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 New Underwood?▾
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 New Underwood?▾
On Google Maps, Good Samaritan Society New Underwood has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

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