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Good Samaritan Society Canistota

700 West Main St

4(4 ratings)

Part of Good Samaritan Society · 135 communities · 4★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
55
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
55
Age range served
Accepts rehab patients of any age

What Families Think

Feedback on this Good Samaritan Society location is limited, with only one detailed review currently available. That reviewer described a serious safety lapse involving repeated falls and a lack of follow-up care, while also noting that some nursing staff were kind.

The Good

  • Some nurses described as extremely nice
  • Rehab therapy for recovery after injury or surgery
  • Long-term care available for residents of any age
  • Meal programs, lawn care, and transportation offered

The Bad

  • One report of repeated falls without added bedrail or floor mat
  • One report staff didn't scan for injury after a fall
  • Very limited review volume makes it hard to gauge consistency

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Good Samaritan Society Canistota is a senior living community in Canistota, South Dakota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

About Good Samaritan Society Canistota

Good Samaritan Society Canistota is a post-acute rehabilitation community in Canistota, South Dakota, offering specialized care for individuals transitioning from hospital settings. The community provides rehabilitation therapy and long-term care for people of all ages who are recovering from injury, illness, or surgery and would benefit from additional therapy and support before resuming independent living in the community.

The facility emphasizes individualized healthcare approaches, recognizing that each person has unique physical, mental, and emotional needs. Staff are committed to responsive, compassionate care designed to help residents recover quickly and effectively with attention to what will most speed their recovery.

Beyond medical care, the community strives to provide comfort, safety, and a true sense of belonging. Senior living at Good Samaritan Canistota aims to help residents maintain the comforts and routines that make home feel like home, whether that involves personal interests like bird-watching or simply enjoying a favorite chair, while also offering activities, meal programs, lawn maintenance, and transportation services to support a relaxed, comfortable lifestyle.

The community recognizes that moving to senior living should increase rather than decrease personal freedom. By helping make daily activities easier and more manageable, residents gain greater flexibility to focus on the things they truly care about.

Types of Care at Good Samaritan Society Canistota

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Good Samaritan Society Canistota

4overall · 4 ratings combined

4★ on Google (4)

Jordan Shaker

Jan 2026

via Google

Some of the nurses was extremely nice. But my grandma had fallen out of bed. They was asked to put another bedrail up. They said they can’t. My grandmother ended up falling out of bed 2 more times before she died. I’m pretty sure the last time she fell out of bed was what killed her. They didn’t put a mat on the floor by her bed nothing. When she fell the last time they didn’t scan her for broke bones or a brain bleed. And I can’t prove it but I’m sure that’s what killed her was a brain bleed which dropped her blood pressure and she passed. Don’t recommend this place till things change.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 27 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 24, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard11 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadNo revisit needed

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadNo revisit needed

Dec 4, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 8, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 8, 2025

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2025

  • Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Aug 20, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 10, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 28, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 10, 2024

Aug 10, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 19, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2023

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2023

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2023

  • Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 19, 2023

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 19, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Good Samaritan Society Canistota offer?

Good Samaritan Society Canistota offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Good Samaritan Society Canistota located?

Good Samaritan Society Canistota is located at 700 West Main St in Canistota, South Dakota.

What do families say about Good Samaritan Society Canistota?

Feedback on this Good Samaritan Society location is limited, with only one detailed review currently available. That reviewer described a serious safety lapse involving repeated falls and a lack of follow-up care, while also noting that some nursing staff were kind.

How did Good Samaritan Society Canistota do on recent health and safety inspections?

Good Samaritan Society Canistota had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 27 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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