F

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY NEW UNDERWOOD

412 SOUTH MADISON, NEW UNDERWOOD, SD 57761
Score: 38 / 100

Good Samaritan Society New Underwood 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 New Underwood facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.05 total nurse hours per resident per day, Good Samaritan Society New Underwood falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 29 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society New Underwood. 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 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.05 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.77 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.61 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.52 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

29
Total Deficiencies
Dec 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 29 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0565 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 8.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 30.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.6% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 23.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,405

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: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
41
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12