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Good Samaritan Society Miller

421 EAST 4TH ST, MILLER, SD 57362
Score: 24 / 100

Good Samaritan Society Miller has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 24/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in South Dakota. Families considering this Miller facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Good Samaritan Society Miller is near the national average, with 3.81 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society Miller, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ 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 3.81 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.21 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.71 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.14 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.68 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Sep 18, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity J
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0882 Severity F
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    Sep 18, 2024 · 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 10.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 26.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.6% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $20,482

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 24 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 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
Sep 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13