GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SCOTLAND
130 6TH STREET, Scotland, SD 57059
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SCOTLAND Compares
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SCOTLAND is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Scotland, South Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Dakota average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.6%) is below the South Dakota average of 24.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 45 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.6% — better than the South Dakota average of 24.5% (69% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.1% — worse than the South Dakota average of 5.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the South Dakota average of 4.7% (31% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Dakota averages across 96 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SCOTLAND
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SCOTLAND with other nursing homes in Scotland.
What keeps GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SCOTLAND's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SCOTLAND keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.6% here versus 24.5% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SCOTLAND keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.2% here versus 4.7% across South Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SCOTLAND?
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 SCOTLAND?
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 Scotland
Scotland sits in Bon Homme County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Dakota as a whole (16.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,431 (20.7%)
- Median age
- 41.9 years
- Median household income
- $50,195
- Median home value
- $89,000
Demographics for Bon Homme County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Scotland.
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