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Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center

401 West Second Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center is a nursing home in Sioux Falls, 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) 336-6252
Last standard health inspection
September 5, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
98
Residents per day, on average
82.5
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

The same number of health citations as the South Dakota average (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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  4. 2 citations

    Health inspection on March 19, 2026

    CMS lists this as 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 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 March 13, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2026.

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  5. Fine

    March 19, 2026 (7 months ago)

    CMS fine of $14,380 on March 19, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  7. 2 citations

    Health inspection on February 4, 2026

    CMS lists this as 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 F0689. Severity G: actual 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 March 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

    • 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 March 6, 2026.

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  8. Fine

    February 4, 2026 (9 months ago)

    CMS fine of $29,295 on February 4, 2026.

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  9. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  10. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  11. 9 citations

    Health inspection on September 5, 2025

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

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 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 October 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0800. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0800 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0806. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0678. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2025.

    • 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 14, 2025.

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  12. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 5, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2025.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2025.

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  13. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  14. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  15. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  16. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

  17. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  18. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  19. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from November 7, 2023 from $17,325 to $11,261.

  20. 4 citations

    Health inspection on June 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 July 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.

    • 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 July 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0800. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2024.

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  21. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0241. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2024.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 June 13, 2024.

    • Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2024.

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  22. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  23. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  24. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  25. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 7, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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

    14 of 96 South Dakota homes (15%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

    • 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 November 27, 2023.

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  26. Fine

    November 7, 2023 (3 years ago)

    CMS fine of $11,261 on November 7, 2023.

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  27. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on June 22, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0226. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 23, 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 Sioux Falls Center last inspected?

CMS lists September 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since November 7, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $54,936 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center a Special Focus Facility?

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

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