Good Samaritan Society Howard
300 West Hazel Avenue, Howard, SD 57349
Good Samaritan Society Howard is a nursing home in Howard, South Dakota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (605) 772-4481
- Last standard health inspection
- May 21, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day, on average
- 37.2
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- Chain
- Good Samaritan Society
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the South Dakota average (4 vs 18).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 21, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 21, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0233. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
CMS has cited this home for K0233 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0241. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
CMS has cited this home for K0241 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0233. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
Citation K0241. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 28, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2023.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 28, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation K0233. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation K0241. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SANFORD5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2019
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2019
- BECKER, JODYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/08/2021
- LISCANO, BENJAMINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/28/2017
- MORRISON, TONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2019
- SANDGREN, DEEANDRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/16/2023
Questions
When was Good Samaritan Society Howard last inspected?
CMS lists May 21, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan Society Howard have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since September 28, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Good Samaritan Society Howard been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Good Samaritan Society Howard?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Good Samaritan Society Howard a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.