About Good Samaritan Society Howard
Good Samaritan Society Howard, located in HOWARD, SD, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Good Samaritan Society Howard
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.33 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY network. This chain operates 92 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Good Samaritan Society Howard provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 5 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 4 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 4 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 17.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 10.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 95.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 16.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 15.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 92.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 27.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 12.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
No Complaints on Record
This facility has no complaints filed in our database, which suggests good resident satisfaction and quality care.
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Ownership Structure
- SANFORD Direct: 100%
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY Indirect
Management & Direction
- JODY BECKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JODY BECKER ADP OF THE SNF
- GEORGE BROWN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GEORGE BROWN ADP OF THE SNF
- DTN STAFFING INC ADP OF THE SNF
- DANA DYKHOUSE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DANA DYKHOUSE ADP OF THE SNF
- WESLEY ENGBRECHT ADP OF THE SNF
- WESLEY ENGBRECHT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOEL FLUIT ADP OF THE SNF
- JOEL FLUIT CORPORATE OFFICER
- FOCUSONE SOLUTIONS ADP OF THE SNF
- WILLIAM GASSEN ADP OF THE SNF
- WILLIAM GASSEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM GASSEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- GRAPE TREE MEDICAL STAFFING LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- NEIL GULSVIG ADP OF THE SNF
- NEIL GULSVIG CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE HERSETH ADP OF THE SNF
- STEPHANIE HERSETH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BENJAMIN LISCANO ADP OF THE SNF
- BENJAMIN LISCANO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARK LUNDEEN ADP OF THE SNF
- MARK LUNDEEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN MCCAUSLAND ADP OF THE SNF
- MAUREEN MCCAUSLAND CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- AIMEE MIDDLETON CORPORATE OFFICER
- AIMEE MIDDLETON ADP OF THE SNF
- LAURIS MOLBERT ADP OF THE SNF
- LAURIS MOLBERT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TONY MORRISON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TONY MORRISON ADP OF THE SNF
- ANDREW NORTH ADP OF THE SNF
- ANDREW NORTH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS OLSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- NICHOLAS OLSON ADP OF THE SNF
- DEEANDRA SANDGREN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DEEANDRA SANDGREN ADP OF THE SNF
- SANFORD ADP OF THE SNF
- NATHAN SCHEMA CORPORATE OFFICER
- NATHAN SCHEMA ADP OF THE SNF
- KEVIN SCHIEFFER ADP OF THE SNF
- KEVIN SCHIEFFER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID SHULKIN ADP OF THE SNF
- DAVID SHULKIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BRENT TEIKEN ADP OF THE SNF
- BRENT TEIKEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY ADP OF THE SNF
- MARNIE VENTLING-HERRMANN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARNIE VENTLING-HERRMANN ADP OF THE SNF
- THOMAS WENZEL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- THOMAS WENZEL ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society Howard | N/A | 5 |
| Bethel Lutheran Home | N/A | 3 |
| Firesteel Healthcare Center | N/A | 1 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Good Samaritan Society Howard directly at 6057724481. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.