Nursing home report
CANTON, SD · Medicare-certified · 56 beds
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANTON has an overall 2 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing at 4 out of 5 but weak quality measures at 1 out of 5. It also has a recent federal penalty, $7,008 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.28 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2847 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2847.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure residents got food that met their allergies, intolerances, and preferences. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 806 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: D
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
A federal fine of $7,008 was recorded.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $19,615 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2025
Federal fine
Dec 21, 2023
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
