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HomeSouth DakotaGood Samaritan Society Tyndall

Good Samaritan Society Tyndall

2304 Laurel Street, Tyndall, SD 570666055893350WebsiteGoogle Maps
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3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
68
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $44,815

How Good Samaritan Society Tyndall 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
3/5
SD average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
SD average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
SD average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.58 hrs/day
SD average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.61 hrs/day
SD average
0.80 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
58.5%
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

Reported RN time is 0.61 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.80.
Staff turnover is 58.5%, 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
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 28, 2023
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 24, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

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
Bon Homme County 65+
1,490
21.2% of county
County Population
7,018
Bon Homme County

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

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Good Samaritan Society Tyndall is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tyndall, South Dakota with 68 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
68
Avg Residents/Day
53.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bon Homme
Last Inspection
Jan 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
53.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 17, 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 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 24, 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: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: 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: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0741Potential for Harm

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$44,815
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJul 17, 2025
$9,110
FineSep 28, 2023
$12,168
FineJan 24, 2025
$23,537

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

Nurse Aide2.39 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.58 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.03 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
58.5%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANFORD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
MORRISON, TONYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
SCHENKEL, JULIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 10, 1991
CAIN, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2020
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
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All South Dakota facilities
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall
Tyndall, SDCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $44,815
Good Samaritan Society Scotland
Scotland, SD13.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Wagner
Wagner, SD22.0 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Menno-Olivet Care Center
Menno, SD22.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Avera Sister James Care Center
Yankton, SD23.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program
Yankton, SD24.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Avera Bormann Manor
Parkston, SD28.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $47,187
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall
Tyndall, SD · Current facility
—3/53/53/5$44,815
Good Samaritan Society Scotland
Scotland, SD
13.2 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Wagner
Wagner, SD
22.0 miN/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Menno-Olivet Care Center
Menno, SD
22.1 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Avera Sister James Care Center
Yankton, SD
23.5 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Sd Human Services Center - Geriatric Program
Yankton, SD
24.3 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Avera Bormann Manor
Parkston, SD
28.4 mi3/53/55/5$47,187

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 Tyndall?▾
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Good Samaritan Society Tyndall 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 Tyndall participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Good Samaritan Society Tyndall had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $44,815.
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society Tyndall?▾
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall provides 3.58 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 0.58 LPN hours, and 2.39 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 58.5%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society Tyndall have?▾
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall has 68 certified beds with an average of 53.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% 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 Tyndall?▾
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 Tyndall?▾
On Google Maps, Good Samaritan Society Tyndall has a rating of 0.0 out of 5 based on 0 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

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