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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANTON

CANTON, SD · Medicare-certified · 56 beds

Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall

2 out of 5 stars overall. Quality measures are low at 1 star, staffing is 3 stars but reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.34 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), and the facility has recent fines totaling $7,008 with a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.3373 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: May 8, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $7,008recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3373.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.73
Licensed practical nurses
0.34
Nurse aides
2.26
Weekend nursing
2.75

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

3.1%12.1%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

12%14%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

6.9%5.6%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

2.3%0%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

23.7%16.3%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

40.9%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

4.5%6.8%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%

Residents with a long-term catheter

9.3%4.1%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

35.4%33.5%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

2.3%0%Improving

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

98%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

97%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%95.5%Worsening

What the inspectors found

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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F-Tag 806 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $7,008 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $19,615 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jan 22, 2025

    $7,008
  • Federal fine

    Dec 21, 2023

    $12,607

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 92 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
50.3 residents on an average day (90% of 56 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years

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.