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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY TYNDALL

2304 LAUREL STREET, TYNDALL, SD 57066
Score: 38 / 100

Good Samaritan Society Tyndall has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 38/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in South Dakota. Families considering this Tyndall facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Good Samaritan Society Tyndall is near the national average, with 3.62 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 10 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society Tyndall. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.45 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.49 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.14 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.35 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Jul 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 10 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jun 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0741 Severity D
    Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
    Jun 11, 2025 · 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.
    Jan 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 23, 2025 · Infection Control 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 1.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 34.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $35,373

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 38 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
68
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7