GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA — Nursing Home in CANISTOTA, SD
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 55 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 51.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 435087 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.01 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.56 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 24, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — March 24, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — April 24, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — April 24, 2026
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level D)Corrected — April 24, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level G)Corrected — April 24, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — April 24, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — April 24, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — April 24, 2026
Good Samaritan Society Canistota is a 55-bed nursing home in Canistota, South Dakota. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours per resident day, below the South Dakota average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 7 deficiencies, one of them severe.
The facility carries a relatively strong overall quality rating compared with many homes. However, the recent inspection found multiple deficiencies including a severe finding and staffing is below the state average, so ask how the facility will correct the cited gaps—especially the timely, complete care plans and access to needed services—and what steps they are taking to bolster nursing coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA Medicare and Medicaid certified?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA's CMS star rating?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA reports 3.01315 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA had 7 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA have?
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA has 55 certified beds.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.