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Good Samaritan Society Canistota

Nursing HomeCanistota, SDCMS 435087
19 citations on record

Operated by Good Samaritan Society

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
55

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
51.9

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
19

*CMS

Fire safety findings
12

*CMS

Inspections on file
9

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-03-24

*CMS

Citations

19 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0684Seriousactual harm

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

  • 0645Generalpotential for harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0625Generalpotential 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.

  • 0655Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0561Seriousactual harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0657Generalpotential 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.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0791Generalpotential for harm

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0644Generalpotential for harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • 0761Generalpotential 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.

  • 0685Generalpotential for harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Good Samaritan Society

92nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Good Samaritan Society Canistota?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Canistota, SD, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 435087.
What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society Canistota?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society Canistota have?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota is certified for 55 beds. It serves an average of 51.9 residents per day.
How many citations does Good Samaritan Society Canistota have?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota has 19 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Good Samaritan Society Canistota last inspected?
Good Samaritan Society Canistota was last inspected on March 24, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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