Safety Report: Good Samaritan Society Miller

Miller, South Dakota · Based on official CMS inspection records as of October 1, 2026.

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How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.

Official ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Long-stay quality★★★★★
Short-stay qualityNo rating

Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.

Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.

Serious documented violations

1Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
3Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
2Requirements cited on more than one inspection
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of February 20, 2026, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by March 24, 2026.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686
J
Government finding: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of September 19, 2024. Facility reported correction by October 18, 2024.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F812
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of September 19, 2024, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by October 18, 2024.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686
G
Government finding: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of September 19, 2024, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by October 18, 2024.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F600

Citations by topic

2Abuse, neglect & exploitation
2Infection control
2Medications & pharmacy
1Accidents & supervision

Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.

Is it getting better or worse?

Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (9) than in the cycle before (13).

Two cycles ago
none serious
Prior cycle
3 serious
Most recent cycle
1 serious

An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.

Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.

Repeat findings

These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.

RequirementTimes citedInspection dates
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686)2February 20, 2026; September 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657)2February 20, 2026; September 19, 2024

Fines and enforcement

DateTypeAmount / length
February 20, 2026Fine$49,169
September 19, 2024Fine$20,482

Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.

Complete inspection history

22 citations across 2 inspection dates.

February 20, 2026 — 9 citations (includes serious)
G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected March 24, 2026
E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F755 · complaint · corrected March 24, 2026
E
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected March 24, 2026
E
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F655 · corrected March 24, 2026
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected March 24, 2026
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · corrected March 24, 2026
D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F657 · corrected March 24, 2026
D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F637 · corrected March 24, 2026
D
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F605 · corrected March 24, 2026
September 19, 2024 — 13 citations (includes serious)
J
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected October 18, 2024
G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected October 18, 2024
G
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected October 18, 2024
F
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Environmental Deficiencies · F925 · complaint · corrected October 18, 2024
F
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F882 · corrected October 18, 2024
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected October 18, 2024
F
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Administration Deficiencies · F865 · complaint · corrected October 18, 2024
E
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F657 · complaint · corrected October 18, 2024
E
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F553 · complaint · corrected October 18, 2024
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · corrected October 18, 2024
D
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F625 · corrected October 18, 2024
D
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F623 · corrected October 18, 2024
D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · corrected October 18, 2024

Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare

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