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94/100GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY HOWARD Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (HOWARD, South Dakota)
300 WEST HAZEL AVENUE, HOWARD, South Dakota 57349
Phone: 6057724481
CMS Overall:5/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
45
Avg Residents/Day
37.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Miner
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | South Dakota Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.71 | 0.78 | -0.07 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.53 | 3.86 | -0.32 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 48.7% | 48.6% | - |
Health Citation History
4 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-28 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
8 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Egress Deficiencies | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Egress Deficiencies | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-30 | Egress Deficiencies | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-30 | Egress Deficiencies | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-28 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-28 | Egress Deficiencies | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-28 | Egress Deficiencies | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-28 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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