Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center

Nursing Home · Sioux Falls, SD

CMS overall rating 2/5 Abuse citation Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number435046
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

401 West Second Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Minnehaha County
Phone
(605) 336-6252
ZIP code
57104 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
98
Residents per day
80.1 (82% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities, avg 3.0★)
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1990
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.58 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.87 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.60 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.10 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.14 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
44.2 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
14.3 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 5, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
13.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
6
Citations on record (3 years)
18 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-19 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-03-13
2026-03-19 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-14
2026-02-04 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-03-06
2026-02-04 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-06
2025-09-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-14
2025-09-05 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-14
2025-09-05 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-14
2025-09-05 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-14
2025-09-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-14
2025-09-05 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-14
2025-09-05 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-14
2025-09-05 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-14
2025-09-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-14
2024-06-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-06-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-06-13 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2024-06-13 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-08
2023-11-07 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-11-27

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $54,936 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-19Fine$14,380
2026-02-04Fine$29,295
2023-11-07Fine$11,261

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Sanford (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Brown, George (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
DTN Staffing INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dykhouse, Dana (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Engbrecht, Wesley (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fluit, Joel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Focusone Solutions (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gulsvig, Neil (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lundeen, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McCausland, Maureen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Middleton, Aimee (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Molbert, Lauris (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morrison, Tony (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
North, Andrew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Olson, Nicholas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Orstad, Keri (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sandgren, Deeandra (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanford (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schema, Nathan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schieffer, Kevin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shulkin, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Teiken, Brent (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wanous, Luke (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wenzel, Thomas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, George (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dykhouse, Dana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Engbrecht, Wesley (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gulsvig, Neil (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lundeen, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McCausland, Maureen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Molbert, Lauris (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
North, Andrew (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Schieffer, Kevin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Shulkin, David (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Teiken, Brent (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wenzel, Thomas (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fluit, Joel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Middleton, Aimee (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Olson, Nicholas (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Schema, Nathan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fluit, Joel (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morrison, Tony (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Orstad, Keri (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sandgren, Deeandra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wanous, Luke (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center?

Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in South Dakota.

How many beds does Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center have?

It has 98 certified beds and cares for about 80 residents per day.

Has Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $54,936 in the last three years.

Who owns Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center?

It is part of Good Samaritan Society and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center?

(605) 336-6252. The facility is located at 401 West Second Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.