About Good Samaritan Society Howard
Nursing home overview and details
Good Samaritan Society Howard is an nursing home in Howard, SD, serving Miner County and the surrounding community. The facility has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 37 residents.
Good Samaritan Society Howard has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1994, bringing 32 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, which provides administrative support and oversight.
Good Samaritan Society Howard has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Howard, SD, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Good Samaritan Society Howard has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Good Samaritan Society Howard provides 3.33 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.83 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 59.1%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 37.5%. Weekend staffing averages 2.84 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Good Samaritan Society Howard has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Good Samaritan Society Howard
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Good Samaritan Society Howard
What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society Howard?
Good Samaritan Society Howard has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society Howard have?
Good Samaritan Society Howard has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 37 residents.
What type of facility is Good Samaritan Society Howard?
Good Samaritan Society Howard is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Miner County in Howard, SD.
How many doctors practice at Good Samaritan Society Howard?
1 physicians are affiliated with Good Samaritan Society Howard. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Good Samaritan Society Howard have any safety concerns?
Good Samaritan Society Howard has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·