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    GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SIOUX FALLS CENTER

    401 WEST SECOND STREET, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

    98 beds · Non profit - Corporation

    CMS Provider #435046

    Data updated: March 1, 2026

    54
    IQ ScoreA composite score from 0–100 combining federal ratings, staffing, inspections, penalties, and complaint history.

    Overall Rating

    ★★★★★

    Health Rating

    ★★★★★

    Staffing Rating

    ★★★★

    Quality Rating

    ★★★★★

    Daily nursing care

    3.6 hrs/resident

    Getting better

    Inspection findings

    9

    More issues

    Ownership changes

    0

    Non-profit corporation owned by Sanford and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society.

    Complaint trend

    More complaints

    Three complaint-related inspection findings recorded across the last two cycles.

    Facility vs. South Dakota Averages

    Overall Rating

    Facility★★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Below State Avg

    Health Inspection

    Facility★★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Below State Avg

    Staffing Rating

    Facility★★★★
    State Avg★★★★
    Exceeds State Avg

    Quality Rating

    Facility★★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    At State Avg
    State staffing benchmarks:Nursing hours/resident/day 3.9RN hours/resident/day 0.8

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    NursingHomeIQ Analysis

    Summary

    The facility demonstrates high staff stability regarding agency use and improved staffing ratings, but it maintains a below-average health inspection profile characterized by a 55% drop in weekend registered nurse hours and recent findings of actual resident harm.

    Detailed Analysis

    Analysis of CMS data for Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center shows a facility with contrasting indicators in staffing and health inspections. The facility provides 3.55 hours of nursing care per resident per day, which is slightly below the South Dakota state average of 3.89 hours. While the facility's staffing rating has improved to four stars, there is a measurable decrease in weekend care. Registered nurse staffing levels drop from a weekday average of 0.75 hours per resident per day to 0.33 hours on weekends, representing a 55% reduction in registered nurse availability during those times. Additionally, the facility reported a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.4%, meaning over half of the nursing workforce left within a one-year period. However, the facility utilized 0% contract or agency staff, indicating that all care is provided by permanent employees rather than temporary staff.

    Inspection records indicate recent challenges, with the most recent survey in September 2025 uncovering nine health-related findings, an increase from five in the previous cycle. These findings included issues regarding resident protection from abuse, failure to provide emergency basic life support, and failures in meeting activities of daily living. One finding was classified as 'Actual Harm,' which is a more serious designation than the standard findings of 'Potential for Minimal Harm.' The facility was also assessed a fine of $11,261 in November 2023. These health inspection results contribute to a below-average health inspection rating of two stars, which is lower than both the state average and the Good Samaritan Society chain average.

    Key Findings

    Public records from September 2025 documenting failure to protect residents from abuse and neglect, categorized at a severity level of 'Actual Harm' in one instance.

    Recent inspection findings noted a failure to provide basic life support (CPR) according to physician orders and failing to implement immediate plans for resident needs upon admission.

    Total nursing staff turnover is recorded at 56.4%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 49.7%.

    Performance Trends (24 months)

    This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.

    CategoryApr 24Jun 24Aug 24Oct 24Dec 24Mar 25May 25Jul 25Nov 25Jan 26Mar 26Trend
    Overall1★1★2★2★2★3★2★4★4★2★2★
    Staffing3★3★3★3★3★3★3★3★3★3★4★
    Health2★2★2★2★2★3★3★4★4★2★2★
    4-5 Stars 3 Stars 1-2 Stars

    Staffing Deep Dive

    Staffing depth is the strongest predictor of care quality. Facilities routinely cut staff on evenings and weekends — the shifts when falls happen and call lights go unanswered.

    Weekend vs. Weekday Staffing

    Weekday3.6 hrs/resident/day
    Weekend3.0 hrs/resident/day
    Drop14% — Moderate drop

    RN Hours Specifically

    Weekday RN0.75
    Weekend RN0.34
    RN Drop55%

    State avg total staffing: 3.9 hrs/resident/day

    Administrator Turnover

    0

    administrators departed in past year

    Stable

    Nursing Staff Turnover

    Total NursingVery high

    56.4%

    State avg: 49.7%

    RN TurnoverElevated

    41.2%

    State avg: 38.9%

    Agency/Contract Staff

    0.0%

    of nursing hours from contract/agency staff

    Low — good continuity
    RN contract %0.0%
    CNA contract %0.0%

    Source: PBJ data, 2025Q3

    Location & Neighborhood

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    Walk Score

    71

    Very Walkable

    Transit Score

    23

    Minimal Transit

    Neighborhood Demographics (57104)

    Median Income

    $54,003

    Median Home Value

    $164,000

    Poverty Rate

    14.7%

    Age 65+

    12.2%

    Median Age

    35

    Pop. Density

    26,627/mi²

    Median Rent

    $792

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    Inspection & Deficiency History

    Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.

    DateTagCategoryDescriptionSeverityCorrectedTypeIC
    9/5/20250600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Minimal harm
    10/14/2025Complaint
    9/5/20250678Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
    Minimal harm
    10/14/2025Complaint
    9/5/20250655Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Actual harm
    10/14/2025Standard
    9/5/20250677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Minimal harm
    10/14/2025Standard
    9/5/20250689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Minimal harm
    10/14/2025Standard
    9/5/20250800Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
    Actual harm
    10/14/2025Standard
    9/5/20250806Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    Actual harm
    10/14/2025Standard
    9/5/20250812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Actual harm
    10/14/2025Standard
    9/5/20250880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Actual harm
    10/14/2025Standard
    6/13/20240761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.
    Minimal harm
    7/8/2024Standard
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    Penalties & Fines

    When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.

    Total Penalties

    1

    Total Fines

    $11,261

    DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
    11/7/2023Fine$11,261

    Ownership Records

    Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.

    Facilities in Chain

    89

    Chain Avg Rating

    3.0

    Years Operating

    35

    Owner NameTypeRoleOwnership %Association Date
    SANFORDOrganization100%1/1/2019
    THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOrganization100%1/1/2019
    MORRISON, TONYIndividual1/1/2019
    ORSTAD, KERIIndividual3/1/2020
    SANDGREN, DEEANDRAIndividual7/16/2023
    WANOUS, LUKEIndividual7/15/2019
    BROWN, GEORGEIndividual1/1/2025
    DYKHOUSE, DANAIndividual5/30/2024
    ENGBRECHT, WESLEYIndividual5/30/2024
    GASSEN, WILLIAMIndividual5/30/2024
    GULSVIG, NEILIndividual5/30/2024
    HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIEIndividual5/30/2024
    LUNDEEN, MARKIndividual5/30/2024
    MCCAUSLAND, MAUREENIndividual1/1/2025
    MOLBERT, LAURISIndividual5/30/2024
    NORTH, ANDREWIndividual5/30/2024
    SCHIEFFER, KEVINIndividual1/1/2025
    SHULKIN, DAVIDIndividual5/30/2024
    TEIKEN, BRENTIndividual5/30/2024
    VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIEIndividual5/30/2024
    WENZEL, THOMASIndividual1/1/2025
    FLUIT, JOELIndividual10/1/2022
    GASSEN, WILLIAMIndividual5/30/2024
    MIDDLETON, AIMEEIndividual1/27/2022
    OLSON, NICHOLASIndividual4/8/2024
    SCHEMA, NATHANIndividual1/1/2022
    SANFORDOrganization100%1/1/2019
    THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOrganization100%1/1/2019
    MORRISON, TONYIndividual1/1/2019
    ORSTAD, KERIIndividual3/1/2020
    SANDGREN, DEEANDRAIndividual7/16/2023
    WANOUS, LUKEIndividual7/15/2019
    BROWN, GEORGEIndividual1/1/2025
    DYKHOUSE, DANAIndividual5/30/2024
    ENGBRECHT, WESLEYIndividual5/30/2024
    GASSEN, WILLIAMIndividual5/30/2024
    GULSVIG, NEILIndividual5/30/2024
    HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIEIndividual5/30/2024
    LUNDEEN, MARKIndividual5/30/2024
    MCCAUSLAND, MAUREENIndividual1/1/2025
    MOLBERT, LAURISIndividual5/30/2024
    NORTH, ANDREWIndividual5/30/2024
    SCHIEFFER, KEVINIndividual1/1/2025
    SHULKIN, DAVIDIndividual5/30/2024
    TEIKEN, BRENTIndividual5/30/2024
    VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIEIndividual5/30/2024
    WENZEL, THOMASIndividual1/1/2025
    FLUIT, JOELIndividual10/1/2022
    GASSEN, WILLIAMIndividual5/30/2024
    MIDDLETON, AIMEEIndividual1/27/2022
    OLSON, NICHOLASIndividual4/8/2024
    SCHEMA, NATHANIndividual1/1/2022

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    Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records

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