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CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Good Samaritan Society Canton accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Overview of Good Samaritan Society Canton
Good Samaritan Society Canton offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, and skilled nursing in Canton, SD. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Hospice care centers on comfort and support for someone nearing the end of life, and having these care types together can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
The community has 56 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents may get to know one another more closely. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, which represents the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. The starting price is $3,137 per month, giving families a baseline for monthly budgeting, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay accepted.
Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief, while short term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services support a temporary recovery period. A salon and spa provide grooming services, transportation gives residents access to travel support through the community, and a doctor is on staff; Scott Larson serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands independently.
Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Overall ratingThe Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health InspectionBased on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
StaffingMeasures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality MeasuresBased on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
StaffingData period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 21st out of 58 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This facility
SD avg 4h 19m
↓ 11% · SD 4h 19mThis facility: 3h 51m per resident per day, 11% below the South Dakota average of 4h 19m (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rank#21 / 58Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 21st out of 58 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Dakota average, with a ranking across 58 South Dakota facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 21st out of 58 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Dakota average, with a ranking across 58 South Dakota facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 51m
Standout metric: RN, weekends is +31% above South Dakota average
3 of 6 metrics below South Dakota average
Daily care time per resident, by role
SD average · US = national average
Registered nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 5 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.5 staff · 9.1-hour shifts
53m↑ 11% · SD 48mThis facility: 53m per resident per day, 11% above the South Dakota average of 48m (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 41m
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 5 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.5 staff · 8.6-hour shifts
21m↓ 28% · SD 29mThis facility: 21m per resident per day, 28% below the South Dakota average of 29m (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 52m
Certified nursing assistant Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 41 total: 35 of the facility's own employees and 6 agency contractors.41 staff · 8.7-hour shifts
2h 37m≈ 0% · SD 2h 37mThis facility: 2h 37m per resident per day, level with the South Dakota average of 2h 37m (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 2h 20m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 2h 20m
Physical therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
0m↓ 92% · SD 3mThis facility: 0m per resident per day, 92% below the South Dakota average of 3m (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 4m
Total nursing, weekends Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
3h 13m↓ 3% · SD 3h 19mThis facility: 3h 13m per resident per day, 3% below the South Dakota average of 3h 19m (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 3h 26m
RN, weekends Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.Sat–Sun
41m↑ 31% · SD 31mThis facility: 41m per resident per day, 31% above the South Dakota average of 31m (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).
US average: 28m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US 28m
Headcount
Total staffEvery person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.75
65 employees · 10 contractors · 25 on an average day Staff per resident75 total staff / 52 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.1.44 : 1↓ 24% · SD 1.90This facility: 1.44 staff per resident, 24% below the South Dakota average of 1.90 (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
75 staff ÷ 52 residents See full South Dakota ranking →Average shiftAverage hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.7.7 h≈ 0% · SD 7.7 hThis facility: 7.7 h, level with the South Dakota average of 7.7 h (among South Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
17,766 staff hours this quarter See full South Dakota ranking →
91.6%
of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
South Dakota average: 88.7% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (6), Occupational Therapy Aide (1), Administrator (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1), Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.56Rank#36 / 65Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 36th out of 65 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Dakota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 36th out of 65 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Dakota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Smaller home
· May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Years of operating
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management.Rank#3 / 61Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 61 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Dakota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 61 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other South Dakota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
1year
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.Rank#12 / 68Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 12th out of 68 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 12th out of 68 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
64/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.Rank#10 / 31Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 10th out of 31 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Dakota average, with its Statewide rank out of 31. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 10th out of 31 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Dakota average, with its Statewide rank out of 31. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
91.3%This home usually has limited availability
Based on 51.1 residents and 56 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)
Higher than the South Dakota average: 84.4%
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
126days
About This Community
Pricing & Financial Information
The below pricing was updated on
Starting Price
$3,137/Month
License Details
Facility TypeNursing Home
IssuanceJuly 1, 2025
CountyLincoln
License Number10604
Awards
Bronze National Quality Award Recipient 2023
Ownership & Operating Entity
Good Samaritan Society Canton is administered by Scott Larson.
Payment & Insurance
2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Therapy & Rehabilitation
5 services
Short-Term Rehab
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Staffing & Medical
4 services
Doctor on Staff
On-Site Physician Visits
Hearing Aid Service
DietitianListed as: Registered pharmacist and dietitian
Memory & Specialized Care
1 service
Mental Health Care
Additional Services
8 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Consulting Services
Guest Meals
Caregiver Support
HousekeepingListed as: Daily housekeeping
Laundry & LinenListed as: Daily laundry services · Linen and bedding change once per week
Social Work & Case ManagementListed as: Social services including discharge planning
Since 2022 · 4 years of data · Last health inspection May 2025
Total health inspections
4↓ 18% · SD 4.9This facility: 4, 18% below the SD average of 4.9 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
8Rank#9 / 61Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 9th out of 61 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Dakota State average, with a ranking across all 61 SD facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 9th out of 61 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Dakota State average, with a ranking across all 61 SD facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 53% · SD 17.2This facility: 8, 53% below the SD average of 17.2 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
2Rank#11 / 61Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 11th out of 61 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Dakota mean across 61 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 11th out of 61 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Dakota mean across 61 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 46% · SD 3.68This facility: 2, 46% below the SD average of 3.68 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
8 of 8 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 8 citations, not a state comparison
Critical (J–L, immediate jeopardy): 1 citation, correctedSerious (G–I, actual harm): 1 citation, correctedModerate (D–F, no harm, more than minimal risk): 6 citations, corrected
Lighter shade = corrected
CriticalJ–L
1↑ 150% · SD 0.4This facility: 1, 150% above the SD average of 0.4 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
SeriousG–I
1↓ 52% · SD 2.1This facility: 1, 52% below the SD average of 2.1 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
ModerateD–F
6↓ 59% · SD 14.7This facility: 6, 59% below the SD average of 14.7 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
MinorA–C
0State avg 0 (In line with State average)
No harm, minimal risk
Latest inspection: May 08, 2025 · 2 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Infection Control, 3 of 8 citations · 3 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
May 08, 20252 citations
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Jan 22, 20251 citation
Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
Dec 21, 20233 citations
Infection Control critical citation
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Dec 01, 20222 citations
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 8 citations
Infection Control3 deficiencies (38%)
Quality of Life & Care3 deficiencies (38%)
Nutrition & Dietary2 deficiencies (25%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
7 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines)
and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
(Data as of Aug 2026)
Total fines on record
$20K Rank#31 / 62Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 31st out of 62 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Dakota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 62 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 31st out of 62 nursing homes we track in South Dakota for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Dakota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 62 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
58% lower than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: $47K
Number of fines on record
2
13% fewer fines than South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 2.3
Payment denials on recordSerious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
In line with South Dakota average
South Dakota average: 0.0
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility$20K
South Dakota average$47K
Penalty History
Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Jan 22, 2025
$7K
Civil Money PenaltyFines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.Dec 21, 2023
$13K
Last updated: Aug 2026
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the South Dakota average.
Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare
Long-stay quality ratingCMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.1/ 5★★★★★Significantly below averageHigh-risk clinical eventsAverage of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.18.3Score · lower is better↑ 63% · SD 11.3This facility: 18.3, 63% above the SD average of 11.3 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Functional declineAverage of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.33.4Score · lower is better↑ 51% · SD 22.1This facility: 33.4, 51% above the SD average of 22.1 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
11 long-stay measures:5 better, 5 worse, 1 near SD average
4 short-stay measures:3 better, 1 without a benchmark
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 11 measures
SD average
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activitiesPercent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased29.0%↑ 36% · SD 21.3This facility: 29.0, 36% above the SD average of 21.3 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsenedPercent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened42.0%↑ 117% · SD 19.4This facility: 42.0, 117% above the SD average of 19.4 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder29.2%↑ 15% · SD 25.4This facility: 29.2, 15% above the SD average of 25.4 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infectionPercent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection2.1%↓ 27% · SD 2.9This facility: 2.1, 27% below the SD average of 2.9 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injuryPercent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury15.1%↑ 175% · SD 5.5This facility: 15.1, 175% above the SD average of 5.5 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers4.9%↑ 8% · SD 4.6This facility: 4.9, 8% above the SD average of 4.6 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Physical & mental health
Lost too much weightPercent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.6%↓ 89% · SD 5.6This facility: 0.6, 89% below the SD average of 5.6 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptomsPercent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.6%↓ 90% · SD 5.7This facility: 0.6, 90% below the SD average of 5.7 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic usePercent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication9.4%↓ 62% · SD 24.6This facility: 9.4, 62% below the SD average of 24.6 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccinePercent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%↑ 5% · SD 94.9This facility: 100.0, 5% above the SD average of 94.9 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccinePercent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.0%↑ 1% · SD 96.9This facility: 98.0, 1% above the SD average of 96.9 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 4 measures
SD or US average
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injuryPercentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.5.0%
Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medicationPercent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%↓ 100% · SD 2.0This facility: 0.0, 100% below the SD average of 2.0 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine92.1%↑ 10% · SD 83.5This facility: 92.1, 10% above the SD average of 83.5 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine97.0%↑ 24% · SD 78.2This facility: 97.0, 24% above the SD average of 78.2 (among SD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay23 days
Private pay
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay4 - 5 months
Medicaid
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay8 - 9 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics
(Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents52
Medicare
1
1.9% of residents
Medicaid
27
51.9% of residents
Private pay or other
24
46.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Society Canton from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2024.
Net Patient Income$581.2K↑ ~$624.1K vs 2023
Payroll Costs$3.5M↑ ~$577.4K vs 2023
Operating Margin9.5%↑ 10.4pp vs 2023
Financial Performance
Net patient revenueOperating expensesNet patient income
Payroll & Labor Costs
SalariesStaff salaries from the home's own payroll records.Wage CostsWage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement. Together with salaries, these make up payroll.Contract LaborPay for temporary or agency staff. Counted under other operating costs, not payroll.
Payer Mix (percentage)
MedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay/Other
Metric
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Occupancy %
89.6%
89.5%
95.0%
93.3%
92.3%
84.9%
93.8%
92.0%
95.2%
77.7%
88.9%
91.8%
94.6%
Beds
57
61
61
64
59
54
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
Net Income
-$18,147
$277,204
$353,401
$399,210
$485,237
$80,101
$116,052
-$91,125
$206,225
-$575,600
-$263,048
$51,472
$598,452
Gross Revenue
$3,292,061
$3,915,957
$4,541,263
$4,700,392
$4,824,261
$4,248,613
$4,763,544
$4,972,500
$5,547,484
$6,033,528
$6,185,497
$6,405,293
$7,341,212
Operating Expenses
$2,666,894
$2,734,908
$3,010,662
$3,232,722
$3,411,390
$3,475,903
$3,877,509
$4,015,290
$4,049,279
$4,302,531
$4,921,527
$4,915,837
$5,529,957
Net Patient Income
-$122,582
$211,423
$321,415
$201,726
$328,631
-$20,058
$3,687
-$205,528
$173,618
-$522,345
-$257,686
-$42,889
$581,244
Net Patient Revenue
$2,544,312
$2,946,331
$3,332,077
$3,434,448
$3,740,021
$3,455,845
$3,881,196
$3,809,762
$4,222,897
$3,780,186
$4,663,841
$4,872,948
$6,111,201
Payroll Costs
$1,701,897
$1,694,083
$1,865,859
$2,004,735
$2,137,186
$2,119,428
$2,101,805
$1,985,381
$2,063,223
$2,115,940
$2,509,441
$2,900,559
$3,477,988
Operating Margin %
-4.8%
7.2%
9.7%
5.9%
8.8%
-0.6%
0.1%
-5.4%
4.1%
-13.8%
-5.5%
-0.9%
9.5%
Medicare %
2.7%
5.4%
5.8%
5.0%
5.6%
5.4%
4.8%
4.4%
4.5%
10.1%
7.7%
3.9%
2.9%
Medicaid %
57.0%
55.5%
53.4%
62.0%
46.3%
36.2%
37.5%
45.5%
48.3%
48.1%
49.8%
45.1%
41.3%
Private %
40.3%
39.1%
40.7%
32.9%
48.1%
58.4%
57.7%
50.1%
47.2%
41.7%
42.5%
51.0%
55.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day
$146
$155
$159
$171
$188
$200
$205
$203
$216
$238
$257
$260
$315
Cost/Day
$153
$144
$143
$161
$171
$201
$205
$214
$208
$271
$271
$262
$285
Avg Length of Stay
329.5 days
344.6 days
415.3 days
176.1 days
195.5 days
174.5 days
219.6 days
250.6 days
309.7 days
172.6 days
125.3 days
147.8 days
125.9 days
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2024.
Nonprofit
Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.1MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$581.2KFiscal year ending 09/2024
Nonprofit Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.1MFiscal year ending 09/2024Rank#32 / 53Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 32nd out of 53 nursing homes we track in South Dakota. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the South Dakota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 32nd out of 53 nursing homes we track in South Dakota. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the South Dakota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$581.2KFiscal year ending 09/2024
Other incomeMoney the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$89.2KFiscal year ending 09/2024
Payroll costsStaff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.Rank#32 / 53Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 32nd out of 53 nursing homes we track in South Dakota. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the South Dakota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 32nd out of 53 nursing homes we track in South Dakota. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the South Dakota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$3.5MFiscal year ending 09/2024
56.9% of net patient revenue
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.Rank#12 / 53Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 12th out of 53 nursing homes we track in South Dakota. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the South Dakota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 12th out of 53 nursing homes we track in South Dakota. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the South Dakota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in South Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costsEverything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.1MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Total costsThe home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$5.5MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Certification details
CMS Certification Number:435101
Owner Name:Karsten Rohlfs
Rural vs. Urban:Urban
County:Lincoln
Type of Control:Nonprofit — Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State data
How we calculate these figures
We use the home's most recent CMS SNF Cost Report — the annual financial statement every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home is required to file — to show how it earns and spends on resident care.
This includes
Net patient revenue — what the home collects for resident care after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts.
Payroll — staff salaries plus wage-related benefits. Contract and agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Net patient income — what's left after the home's total operating expenses.
How we calculate net patient income and payroll %
Net patient income is net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. Payroll % is payroll divided by net patient revenue — the share of each revenue dollar that goes to staff pay.
Net patient revenue vs. other income
Net patient revenue is money earned from resident care only. Anything the home earns outside of care — investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources — is reported separately as other income. Other income is not part of net patient revenue, and it is not included in net patient income.
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 - 5 months.
Admissions
142 total
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare17%
Private pay60%
Medicaid23%
Discharges
154 total
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare9%
Private pay62%
Medicaid29%
How we assess these insights
We analyze official CMS data on admissions and discharges to understand the types of residents a nursing home most often serves.
This includes
Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay admissions and discharges
Number of nights covered by each payment type
Typical length of stay
How length of stay is calculated
Average length of stay comes from the facility's Medicare cost report: total resident days in the year divided by total discharges, across all residents and payment types. Homes that mostly provide long-term care show long averages, because few residents leave in a given year.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
HOS (Hospice Care):
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Dakota average is: 59.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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