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Good Samaritan Society De Smet
411 Calumet Ave. NW4(1 rating)
Part of Good Samaritan Society · 159 communities · 4★ average · (1 other nearby)
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1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 46
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 46
- Inspections
- View history (17 citations)
CMS Care Compare
Good Samaritan Society De Smet is a senior living community in De Smet, South Dakota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Respite / Short-Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping.
About Good Samaritan Society De Smet
Good Samaritan Society De Smet is a skilled nursing and long term care community in De Smet, South Dakota, operated by Good Samaritan Society. Licensed for up to 46 residents, the community is Medicare and Medicaid certified.
The facility offers 24-hour staffing with on-site nursing, private rooms with private bathrooms, and an emergency call system. Amenities include a restaurant style dining room, gathering and activity spaces, housekeeping and laundry services, medication management, cable or satellite TV, dietary accommodations, and wheelchair accessibility.
Types of Care at Good Samaritan Society De Smet
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled 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)
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4overall · 1 ratings combined
4★ on Google (1)
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 17 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Oct 23, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 20, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 20, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 20, 2025
May 22, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 27, 2025
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 Jun 27, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2025
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2025
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 Jun 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Jan 2, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Jan 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard3 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 20, 2024
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 Feb 20, 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, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2024
Feb 9, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations
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 De Smet offer?
Good Samaritan Society De Smet offers Respite / Short-Term Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Does Good Samaritan Society De Smet offer respite or short-term stays?
Yes. Good Samaritan Society De Smet lists respite and short-term care among its options. A respite stay gives a family caregiver a planned break while your loved one receives full care, and it also works as a low-commitment trial before a permanent move.
Where is Good Samaritan Society De Smet located?
Good Samaritan Society De Smet is located at 411 Calumet Ave. NW in De Smet, South Dakota.
What do families say about Good Samaritan Society De Smet?
Good Samaritan Society De Smet carries a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 1 Google review. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
How did Good Samaritan Society De Smet do on recent health and safety inspections?
Good Samaritan Society De Smet had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 17 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.
How can families visit Good Samaritan Society De Smet?
Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact Good Samaritan Society De Smet directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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