GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET
411 CALUMET AVENUE NW, De Smet, SD 57231
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET Compares
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET is a 46-bed nonprofit nursing facility in De Smet, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the South Dakota average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.8%) is below the South Dakota average of 4.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 46 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.3% — worse than the South Dakota average of 24.6% (35% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — better than the South Dakota average of 5.5% (34% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.6% (60% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET with other nursing homes in De Smet.
How is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.3% here versus 24.6% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.6% here versus 5.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around De Smet
De Smet sits in Kingsbury County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,133 (23.0%)
- Median age
- 44.3 years
- Median household income
- $61,316
- Median home value
- $118,700
Demographics for Kingsbury County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near De Smet.
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