Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center
401 West Second Street · Sioux Falls, SD · 57104 · 6053366252
98 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,261 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
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.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 7, 2023 | Fine | $11,261 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 435046 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.