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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CANISTOTA, South Dakota)

700 WEST MAIN ST, CANISTOTA, South Dakota 57012

Phone: 6052963442

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
55
Avg Residents/Day
53.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Mc Cook
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality1/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilitySouth Dakota AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.530.78-0.25
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.103.86-0.76
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover76.4%48.6%-

Health Citation History

17 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G – Actual Harm
2026-03-24Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-04Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-04Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-04Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-20Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.G – Actual Harm
2024-08-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

10 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-24Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Egress DeficienciesHave correct number of accessible exits for each story.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-03-24Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-12-04Egress DeficienciesHave correct number of accessible exits for each story.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-12-04Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-10Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-10Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-10Egress DeficienciesHave correct number of accessible exits for each story.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-10Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$49,289
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-03-24Fine$40,280-
2024-08-20Fine$9,009-

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