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Good Samaritan Society Corsica

455 NORTH DAKOTA, CORSICA, SD 57328
Score: 88 / 100

Good Samaritan Society Corsica is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Corsica, South Dakota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 88/100, it ranks in the top 13% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

With 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, Good Samaritan Society Corsica falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society Corsica. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.37 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.08 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.95 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.57 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Aug 21, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    May 3, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 34.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,190

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 88 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
50
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2