Good Samaritan Society Tyndall
Nursing Home · Tyndall, SD
CMS certification number435098
Contact & location
2304 Laurel StreetTyndall, SD 57066
Bon Homme County
- Phone
- (605) 589-3350
- ZIP code
- 57066 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 68
- Residents per day
- 53.3 (78% 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
- April 1, 1996
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
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)
- 0.61 (state 0.80 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.58 (state 0.47 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.39 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.03 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 58.5 (state 48.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 34.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 24, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 6.9 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 4 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 | 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 2025-08-11 |
| 2025-06-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-12 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. F0741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-01-24 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-20 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-10-27 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-27 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-27 |
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 $44,815 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 | Fine | $9,110 |
| 2025-01-24 | Fine | $23,537 |
| 2023-09-28 | Fine | $12,168 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Cain, James (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 | |
| Molbert, Lauris (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| North, Andrew (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 | |
| 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 | |
| Rogers, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schema, Nathan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrison, Tony (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schenkel, Julie (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Good Samaritan Society Tyndall?
Good Samaritan Society Tyndall has a 3-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 Tyndall have?
It has 68 certified beds and cares for about 53 residents per day.
Has Good Samaritan Society Tyndall been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $44,815 in the last three years.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society Tyndall?
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 Tyndall?
(605) 589-3350. The facility is located at 2304 Laurel Street, Tyndall, SD 57066.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.