AExcellent · score 74/100 · #9 of 94 in South Dakota
Good Samaritan Society Howard
300 West Hazel Avenue, Howard, SD 57349 · 45 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in South Dakota
2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8)top quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Good Samaritan Society Howard is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Dakota nursing homes in the same size band (small, 45 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Good Samaritan Society Howard at a Glance
A
74/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.39 h.
37<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 8.
89<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
96<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
85<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Dakota, small facilities · CMS record 435075 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address300 West Hazel Avenue, Howard, SD 57349
Phone6057724481
CountyMiner
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds45
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
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- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in South Dakota
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top 10%
1
White River Health Care Center - White River, SD · 52 beds
- Staffing 5.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in South Dakota
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
1
Avera Brady Health And Rehab - Mitchell, SD · 84 beds
- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in South Dakota
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.