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Good Samaritan Society Miller

421 East 4th St, Miller, SD 57362

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Good Samaritan Society Miller is a nursing home in Miller, 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(605) 853-2701
Last standard health inspection
February 20, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
50
Residents per day, on average
38.4
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the South Dakota average (22 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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 20, 2026 from $75,645 to $49,169.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  5. 9 citations

    Health inspection on February 20, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    30 of 96 South Dakota homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

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  6. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 20, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2026.

    • Citation E0030. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2026.

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  7. Fine

    February 20, 2026 (8 months ago)

    CMS fine of $49,169 on February 20, 2026.

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  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  10. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on September 19, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on September 19, 2024.

  11. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from September 19, 2024 from $31,510 to $20,482.

  12. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  13. 13 citations

    Health inspection on September 19, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    11 of 96 South Dakota homes (11%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0925. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0553. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

    • 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 October 18, 2024.

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  14. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0222. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2023.

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  15. Fine

    September 19, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $20,482 on September 19, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.

  17. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  18. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  19. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on July 13, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Good Samaritan Society Miller last inspected?

CMS lists February 20, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan Society Miller have?

CMS lists 22 health citations since September 19, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Good Samaritan Society Miller been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $69,651 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Good Samaritan Society Miller?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Good Samaritan Society Miller a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.